EU Russian gas ban

EU bars companies from trading Russian LNG anywhere in the world

EU-based companies will be banned starting in 2027 from selling Russian liquefied natural gas, even to buyers outside the European Union, Reuters reported on June 18.

19 June, 03:15 PM

Europe takes another step toward ending Russian gas imports

A European Union ban on imports of Russian pipeline gas under short-term contracts signed before June 17, 2025, entered into force on June 17 as part of the bloc's phased plan to eliminate Russian energy imports.

17 June, 01:30 PM

Azerbaijan ramps up gas to Europe, stepping into Russia’s supply gap

Baku is ready to increase natural gas exports to Europe, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said during the March 11 joint press conference with European Council President António Costa, Ukrinform reported.

12 March, 09:53 AM

Slovakia negotiates with Gazprom to increase Russian gas imports before EU ban

Slovakia’s national gas company SPP is in talks with Russia’s Gazprom to increase imports of Russian gas this year and next compared with 2025 levels, ahead of a European Union ban on Russian gas, Reuters reported on March 6, citing sources.

6 March, 02:30 PM

EU Russian gas ban