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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Kate Abnett

EU plans new Russian gas ban despite opposition

The European Commission is expected to propose a ban on EU imports of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas by the end of 2027, employing legal measures to ensure member states such as Hungary and Slovakia cannot block the plan.

These proposals will outline how the European Union intends to solidify its commitment to end long-standing energy ties with Russia, its former top gas supplier, following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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