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EU agrees to gradually end Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028
- On Monday, European Union energy ministers in Luxembourg approved a European Commission plan to phase out Russian pipeline and LNG imports, allowing short-term contracts until June 17 next year and long-term until January 1, 2028.
- The Commission framed the move as part of a broader EU strategy to wean the bloc off Russian energy supplies and push LNG phase-out by January 2027 to sap Moscow's war chest.
- Brussels says Russian gas makes an estimated 13% of EU imports in 2025, worth over 15 billion, despite pipeline flows falling, some countries increased Russian LNG purchases.
- Despite broad support, all but Hungary and Slovakia opposed the ban, with sanctions requiring unanimity from the EU's 27 nations and trade restrictions needing 15 countries' backing.
- Under the approved proposal, Russian gas imports under new contracts will be banned as of January 1, 2026, though Denmark's energy minister Lars Aagaard cautioned the bloc is not yet free of dependence.
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The Council of Energy Ministers of the European Union approved on Monday a rule to ban imports of natural gas from Russia from the end of 2027, contrary to the position of Hungary and Slovakia, who prefer to remain dependent on the hydrocarbons of that country. This decision aims to cut off an important source of funding so that Putin can continue the war in Ukraine. According to the Commission, the effect will continue even after the end of the…
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Denial of energy products, strengthening of sanctions and warnings that greater pressure on the Kremlin is necessary to end it.
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