President Putin has said an increase in global energy prices will be 'unavoidable' in light of the sanctions imposed on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

President Vladimir Putin told a government meeting that Russia is adhering to its obligations on energy supplies after the United States banned Russian oil imports.

Earlier, the Kremlin issued a chilling warning to the West saying it must understand the "danger" of sending arms to Ukraine.

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