Putin: Western firms left Russia under pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that some Western companies left the Russian market under pressure, with some reportedly nearly crying, despite Moscow's continued supply of cheap gas to Europe.
Consensus
- Western companies left the Russian market under pressure from Western European governments.
- Russia continues to supply Europe with cheap gas.
- Russian liquefied natural gas (SPG) holds a 20% share of the European market.
- Some Western companies left with significant losses.
- Some Western companies remain in Russia and wish to expand cooperation.
Points of divergence
- Some Western companies were nearly crying when leaving the Russian market. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Putin: Western companies left the Russian market under pressure — Коммерсантъ
- Putin: Western companies left Russia 'almost crying' — Вечерняя Москва