Draghi Says EU Companies Can Pay for Gas in Rubles

The transcript discusses the uncertainty surrounding whether ruble payments breach sanctions, highlighting the lack of official pronouncements on the matter. It describes the situation as a gray zone and provides evidence that major gas importers in Germany have already made payments in rubles and opened accounts with the gas group.

What is the main issue discussed in the first section regarding sanctions?

• The official stance on ruble payments

• The legality of gas imports

• The impact of sanctions on the economy

• The role of the gas group in sanctions

What does the second section describe about the organization of payments?

• It is clearly defined

• It is a well-regulated process

• It is strictly prohibited

• It is a gray area

What evidence is presented in the final section?

• Gas importers closing their accounts

• Gas importers paying in rubles

• Gas importers switching to another currency

• Gas importers refusing to pay in rubles

Which country's gas importers are mentioned as having paid in rubles?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• Spain

What action have most gas importers taken according to the final section?

• Switched to renewable energy

• Opened accounts in rubles

• Stopped importing gas

• Opened accounts in euros