Vladimir Putin in Reuters


On Energy & Oil: Green transition should be smooth instead of drastic steps

Putin blamed the transition to green energy and low investment in the extraction industries for what he said were "hysteria and some confusion" on European markets where energy prices are surging. He told a government meeting that it was vital that the green transition happened smoothly and criticized what he described as "unbalanced decisions" and "drastic steps". He called for the sustainable development of the oil, gas and coal sectors and said it was important that was not neglected.
Source: Reuters News Service on Foreign Influencers Oct 5, 2021

On Principles & Values: Has given the church a major voice in society

Putin, dressed in nothing but a pair of blue swimming trunks, immersed himself in the freezing water of a cross-shaped pool near Moscow, observing an Orthodox Christian ritual to mark the feast of Epiphany. Putin, 68, grew up under Communist rule where open shows of religion were frowned upon. As president, he has become a frequent attender of Russian Orthodox ceremonies, and has given the church a major voice in society.
Source: Reuters News Service on Foreign Influencers Jan 19, 2021

On Tax Reform: Increased mineral extraction tax three times in a year

Putin said that Russia will raise a mineral extraction tax (MET) on metals producers in 2022. The idea to withdraw excess profits from mining firms was introduced by Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Sazanov. It would be the third tax increase for the Russian metals and mining industry since the start of this year, when the government raised the MET export tax for metals firms.
Source: Reuters News Service on Foreign Influencers Aug 6, 2013

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