EC had announced new proposals to phase out Russian fossil fuels Kobrinets heads European Cooperation department in Russian foreign ministry Dutch TTF prices remain at high levels on concern of disruption Russia is ready for a “harsh confrontation” with Europe in the energy sector warned Nikolai Kobrinets, director of European cooperation in Russia’s foreign ministry, speaking in an interview with Interfax March 12. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now “Russia remains a reliable supplier, a world-class guarantor of energy security. We value this reputation, but are ready for a harsh confrontation in the energy sector, if the need arises,” Kobrinets told Interfax in an interview. “I believe, the European Union would not definitely profit from it, because we have a greater safety margin and stronger nerves.” Kobrinets’ remarks come after the European Commission announced March 11 proposals to “phase out” Russian fossil […]