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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi
.. Italy .. The Italian oil and gas company ENI has started the process of opening accounts in Gazprombank without changing the existing contracts. Recently, the company announced that it is ready to comply with the requirements of the Russian Federation and open a bank account in rubles. Eni plans to pay Gazprom for gas supplies in May, even if the euro payment is converted into rubles. Companies from Italy and Germany are close to paying for gas in rubles. -
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-16/italy-s-eni-to-open-ruble-account-as-eu-eases-stance-on-gas
Italy’s Eni to Open Ruble Account as EU Eases Stance on Gas
"Italian energy giant Eni SpA is poised to comply with Russian demands and open a bank account in rubles, after the European Union softened its stance in a standoff with the Kremlin over crucial gas supplies.
According to people familiar with the situation, Eni will move to open accounts in rubles and euros with Gazprombank by Wednesday so that it can make payments on time this month and avoid any risks to gas supplies."