EU Vows Energy Independence from Russia

The European Union has unveiled a bold plan to achieve complete energy independence from Russia by 2027, following the declaration of the REPowerEU Roadmap. This move aims to deplete Russian President Vladimir Putins war chest and support Ukraine. The plan includes strict deadlines for ending Russian gas imports, with LNG imports stopping by December 31, 2026, and pipeline gas ceasing by September 30, 2027. The E.U. has also implemented strong safeguards to prevent workarounds, such as increased transparency and monitoring of Russian gas within E.U. markets. This significant shift aligns the E.U. with the United States and marks a ramped-up response to Russias invasion of Ukraine.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.