🗣 Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov says climate change is already affecting Russia, citing thawing permafrost and more extreme weather events

▪ Speaking at COP31, he calls for technology-neutral emissions cuts and criticizes climate-related trade barriers, particularly the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism

▪ He says Russia and China are discussing ways to align their emissions trading systems and product carbon footprint standards

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