The European Union has set 2027 as the deadline by which all 27 member states, from landlocked to coastal, must phase out all remaining purchases of Russian energy, most notably the carriers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) that continue arriving at the bloc's shores despite the brutal war in Ukraine.
The break-up will take place gradually. First, with a ban on new and short-term contracts by the end of 2025. In a second stage, long-term contracts, which account for two-thirds of Russian gas, will be terminated by the end of 2027. Further restrictions will also be introduced to crack down on the shadow fleet that covertly transports Russian oil and stop imports of Russian uranium and other nuclear materials.
