Ukrainian president’s remarks come as Russia praises trilateral talks but warns against expectations of ‘significant results’
The 27 EU countries have given their final approval to fully ban Russian liquefied natural gas imports by 1 January 2027, and Russian pipeline gas by 30 September 2027.
The European Council’s press release this morning added that “the ban will start to apply six weeks after the regulation enters into force,” but added:
“Existing contracts will have a transition period. This stepwise approach will limit the impact on prices and markets. A full ban will take effect for LNG imports from the beginning of 2027 and for pipeline gas imports from autumn 2027.”
“Following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the use of energy as a weapon, EU leaders agreed, in the Versailles Declaration of March 2022, to phase out dependence on Russian fossil fuels as soon as possible.
Consequently, gas and oil imports from Russia to the EU have both decreased significantly in recent years. However, while imports of oil have dropped to below 3% in 2025 as a result of the current sanctions regime, Russian gas still accounts for an estimated 13% of EU imports in 2025, worth over €15bn annually. This leaves the EU exposed to significant risks in terms of its trade and energy security.”
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jan/26/ukraine-russia-us-greenland-europe-trade-deal-nato-latest-news-updates
Author : Jakub Krupa
Publish date : 2026-01-26 09:36:00
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