The bloc still relies on Moscow for 18% of its imports, according to a European Commission report
Despite a drastic reduction in EU gas imports from Russia, member states still rely heavily on supplies from the sanctions-hit country, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson told journalists on Wednesday.
Russian gas accounted for 18% of the EU’s imports as of June 2024, according to the European Commission’s latest report, which highlights that Russian supplies accounted for 45% three years ago. The report added that imports from Norway and the US have increased.
“I know the numbers are still impressive, although they have fallen from 45% in 2021,” the energy commissioner said during a press conference in Brussels, as quoted by TASS.
According to Simson, EU member states are well prepared for a complete halt of Russian gas transit via Ukraine after the current agreement expires at the end of 2024.
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