Estonia's Sikkut: Russian Oil Price Cap Should Be as Low as Possible

The transcript covers a discussion with the Estonian Minister for Economic Affairs about the outcomes of a recent meeting in Brussels. Key topics include solidarity measures, the debate over a gas price cap, and the implications of a Russian oil price cap. The conversation also addresses the energy crisis in Ukraine and the need for international support to help Ukraine through the winter.

What was one of the key topics discussed in the economic affairs meeting?

• Increasing tariffs

• Expanding coal usage

• Joint cash purchases

• Reducing taxes

What is the Estonian position on the gas price cap?

• Price cap is more important than supply security

• Supply security is more important than price cap

• Price cap should be eliminated

• Price cap should be increased

What is the main concern regarding the gas price cap?

• It might lead to increased taxes

• It could threaten supply security

• It will reduce renewable energy usage

• It will increase coal dependency

What is the proposed range for the Russian oil price cap?

• $30 to $65

• $10 to $30

• $70 to $100

• $50 to $80

Why is the Russian oil price cap important?

• To prevent financing Russia's war

• To finance Russia's war

• To increase oil production

• To reduce oil consumption

What is the current situation in Ukraine regarding energy?

• Energy supply is abundant

• Energy prices are decreasing

• Energy infrastructure is severely damaged

• Energy infrastructure is intact

What is the main goal for supporting Ukraine during the winter?

• To help Ukrainians survive the winter

• To increase energy exports

• To reduce energy consumption

• To increase energy prices