# In brief: Key statements by Russian Deputy PM Novak at GECF summit

https://mins.news/en/item/117539

- TASS, 2026-10-27 14:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2208793

> Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said three tankers carrying diesel have left for the US, with a fourth scheduled to depart on October 28. He said Russia is ready to resume gas supplies to Europe and can redirect gas to other markets, while LNG costs China more than Russian-supplied gas.

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