Ursula van der lane Rejected the possibility of restarting, without ambiguity Russian fossil fuel purchase After the end War in UkraineDoing so would refer to the “error of historical dimensions” for Europe.
“To be clear: the era Russian fossil fuels It will end in Europe, ”he said while addressing legislators in Strasburg, president of the European Commission on Wednesday morning.
Its negative classification occurs in the middle of the pressure Donald Trump To achieve a contract Bass between Russia and UkraineWhite House Kremlin is an attempt to embrace many of the discussion points, including its claims Crimea and occupied territories.
Trump’s diplomacy has triggered the assumption Russian energy This may be a part of the future agreement, considering the basic role played by fossil fuel exports in the budget Moscow And the desire for Vladimir Putin Re -implement your dangerous economy.
Union He was the largest customer of Russia Hasta 2022
For decades, The European Union is the largest of RussiaBut after Putin began a large -scale invasion, millions of commercial relations fell in early 2022. Since then, the block has accepted unprecedented actions Reduce fuel imports Russian fossils, including extreme barriers to coal and oil through the sea.
Now US officials are openly offering the opportunity Elimination As a motivation to accept the Russian President A high -tust fireOne that has so far rejected is to undergo the restrictions imposed by the European Union.
According to the Russian Foreign Minister, Chergui lavrovThe current attitude between Washington and Moscow Has played the future Nor stream tubesThey are currently closed to Russia and Germany.
Van der Lainin: “Russia is not a trusted supplier”
“It would be interesting to force Americans using their influence in Europe Do not reject Russian gas“Lavrov announced at the end of March, but this Wednesday, Van der Leine has firmly found a red line.
“Some people continue to say that Russian gas and oil pipeline should be reopened. It will be Error of historical dimensions. We will never allow it. Russia has proven repeatedly This is not a reliable supplier. Putin has already reduced the gas flow to Europe throughout 2006, 2009, 2014, 2021 and the war. How many times do they learn the lesson? “He continued.
The EU spent 23,000 million in Russian power in 2024
Despite the joint commitment, some Russian fuels They still make its way In the economy of the constituency. Last year, 27 member states spent 23,000 million euros on Russian power, which was greater than the amount of military aid provided to Ukraine.
Run Liguado Natural Gas (LNG) They have become the source of friction because they have moved not only without obstacles, but they moved Still larger blocks.
According to the Clean Energy and Aviation Research Center (CREA), Russian LNG They increased by 9% by 2024 Regarding the previous year. Of these purchases, nearly 90% of France (7.7 PCM), Spain (5.7 PCM) and Belgium (5.1 BCM).
“Russia depends on the EU market As for its gas exports, it is supplied with 52% of its GNL export income, ”he said in the April.
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The Commission has presented to fill the existing lakes An ambitious road map To eliminate all Russian energy purchases, including LNG, gas pipeline and nuclear oil oil, Not after 2027.
The new scheme foretolds the ban on Russian gas imports, EU companies use the force to call Majure Break long -term contracts With suppliers. These agreements are administered by ‘taking or pay’ conditions Strong fine In the case of non -compliance.
AdvertisementUnlike economic sanctionsIt requires consensus and vulnerable to national homes, Russian gas barriers They are based on energy and business policy, where only the qualified majority is required. Hungary and SlovakiaTwo countries that are constantly dependent on Moscow, have already criticized the road map, which says Can endanger the EU’s competitiveness.
Something vital to guarantee fair and prolonged peace in Ukraine
In his speech before the European Parliament, a company that has long claimed Bottom withdrawal of Russian fuelsVan der Leine sticks its strategy and describes it as an essential element Guarantee of fair and prolonged peace in Ukraine.
“We have to do everything to strengthen Ukraine’s hand because we all have seen how Russia is negotiating. Bombardian. They are intimidating. They bury promises under the ruins“He said.
“Putin wants Force Ukraine to accept what is unacceptable. So the task we face is to help Ukraine be strong, challenge Putin’s intimidation Enter peace conversations Based on their own conditions. “
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