Volodymyr Zelensky criticizes West for exempting key gas turbine from sanctions
July 12, 2022, 9:32 am

Volodymyr Zelensky criticizes West for exempting key gas turbine from sanctions

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits a position of Ukrainian service members, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine June 5, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sharply slamed the Canadian decision to return a key turbine for the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Russia, in a move that appeared to bend strict Western sanctions against Moscow, the Anews reported, citing the DPA.

Zelensky said in a video message on Monday (July 11) that "If a terrorist state can squeeze out such an exception to sanctions, what exceptions will it want tomorrow or the day after tomorrow? This question is very dangerous."

"Moreover, it is dangerous not only for Ukraine, but also for all countries of the democratic world."

Russian energy giant Gazprom cut gas supplies to Germany through Nord Stream 1 in June, blaming the missing turbine, which had been taken to Canada for repairs, for the fall in export volume.

A German government spokesperson said on Monday (July 11) that returning the turbine to Russia would not constitute a breach of EU sanctions, which exclude gas supplies.

Italy could start being almost totally independent of Russian gas imports by the second half of 2023 (Photo: Pixabay)

Zelensky said that the decision would be "perceived in Moscow exclusively as a manifestation of weakness. This is their logic."

Volodymyr Zelensky says will join G20 in Bali depending on other 'participants'

Zelensky added: "Every concession in such conditions is perceived by the Russian leadership as an incentive for further, stronger pressure."

"Of course, this decision on one turbine, which leads to many other problems, can still be revised. Russia has never played by the rules in the energy sector and it will not play now unless it sees strength," he noted.

Source: anews

Climate change: Portugal issues highest heat alert US warns Iran plans to supply Russia with drones for Ukraine war

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”