President of Russia Vladimir Putinstated that energy prices were approaching “economically justified” levels and that Russia continues to meet its energy purchase obligations.

Speaking at a Russia-sponsored Eurasian Economic Union conference, he also raised the issue lack of energy in Europe.

“Now, thank God, energy prices are approaching economically justified levels, but who is to blame for what happened?” she said, speaking to her leaders. Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

“They blew it Nord Stream 1they didn’t start it Nord Stream 2he said, referring to twin gas pipelines from Russia to Germany across the Baltic Sea, severely damaged by explosions last September.

Russia, without presenting any evidence, has repeatedly stated that the West is behind the explosions. Researchers from Sweden and Denmarkin whose exclusive economic zones the explosions occurred, said the explosions were the result of sabotage, but did not say who they thought was responsible.