The EU refused to ban the import of Russian LNG

The European Union has decided to postpone the ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). This was announced on Wednesday, April 16, according to the Reuters news agency.

The decision was made due to the resistance of some governments and uncertainty about alternative sources, EU officials said.

Instead, the European Commission wants to develop a new roadmap that will end the bloc's dependence on Russian energy resources by 2027. The plan is due to be announced in early May, but there are few details yet.

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The parties have already negotiated supplies and intend to strengthen energy cooperation.

Earlier, on April 15, it was reported that the EU is exploring legal options for terminating contracts for the supply of Russian gas without paying fines. It is specified that this issue is being considered as part of the roadmap for the block's abandonment of Russian fossil fuels by 2027.

Prior to that, on March 17, Igor Yushkov, an expert and lecturer at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, in an interview with Izvestia, predicted an increase in gas prices in Europe in the event of abandonment of Russian LNG. According to him, in order to replace Russian gas, Europe will have to reorient supplies from Qatar, which is currently sending its fuel to Asia.