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EU rejects sanctions against Russian LNG imports

EU officials have scrapped plans to ban liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia as part of a broader set of sanctions, citing opposition from some governments and uncertainty over viable alternatives, Reuters reported on April 16.

17 April 2025, 12:29 AM

Trump’s power play: Why the EU won’t ban Russian liquefied gas

The European Union has not introduced new sanctions against Russian LNG imports and is delaying plans for a full phase-out of Russian fuel due to uncertainty surrounding an energy deal with the United States, Politico reported on March 17.

17 March 2025, 12:45 PM

EU sanctions will not ban Russia from profiting off LNG sales

The EU’s 16th sanctions package will not fully ban Russian LNG imports but will block supplies to terminals not connected to the EU gas system, Politico reported on Jan. 29.

29 January 2025, 12:35 PM

EU's 16th sanctions package: No blanket ban on Russian LNG

The European Union's upcoming 16th sanctions package against Russia will not include a complete ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), Politico reported on Jan. 29, citing two EU diplomats.

29 January 2025, 12:15 PM

Europe increases Russian LNG purchases despite efforts to cut fossil fuel dependence

Europe purchased a record amount of Russian liquefied natural gas in 2024, despite efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels that fund Russia's military budget, The Guardian reported on Jan. 9.

10 January 2025, 12:09 PM

Japan’s push for renewables could cut Russian LNG demand

Japan’s long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts with Russia’s Sakhalin-2 project are nearing expiration, and competing producers see an opportunity to step in, Reuters reported on Dec. 11.

11 December 2024, 06:50 PM

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