Russian sanctions: German energy company agrees to Russia's ruble conversion plan
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Other European gas companies reportedly have arranged to follow Russia's conversion plan in an effort to avoid losing access to energy.
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Uniper said Thursday that it had no choice but to use the system, and a spokesman told the BBC that he was confident the transaction still abides by EU sanctions.