Eight member states of the European Union are still purchasing Russian gas, as stated by EU energy spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen. The countries that continue to import Russian “blue fuel” include Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, France, Greece, the Netherlands, and Portugal. It remains unclear where this gas is stored and in which countries it is actually consumed.
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European Union Discusses Accelerated Cessation of Russian Gas Imports
As part of the nineteenth sanctions package, the EU is considering the possibility of accelerating the timeline for a complete phase-out of Russian gas—from January 1, 2027, although this step was previously planned for early 2028. According to the new proposals, the bloc’s countries could completely halt imports of Russian “blue fuel” in just two years.
US Pressure and Additional Measures on Oil from Russia
US President Donald Trump has once again urged European countries to stop purchasing oil from Russia. The European Union, in turn, is already considering the introduction of tariffs on the remaining oil supplies from Russia to Hungary and Slovakia, which are transported via the “Druzhba” pipeline. It is important to note that the introduction of trade measures, such as tariffs, requires the support of a majority of member states, while sanctions require unanimous approval from all countries in the bloc.
Eight EU countries continue to buy Russian gas, reported EU energy spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen. According to her, in addition to Hungary and Slovakia, Russian “blue fuel” is imported by Belgium, France, Greece, the Netherlands, and Portugal. At the same time, it is unknown where this gas is stored and where it is ultimately consumed.