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EU breaks taboo with first-ever sanctions on Russian LNG

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The new package of EU sanctions on Russia contains the first-ever ban on imports of liquefied natural gas. "This will make this phase out of Russian gas in Europe much faster," Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told Euronews.

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  • The European Commission has proposed banning imports of Russian liquefied natural gas.
  • This is the first time EU sanctions target Russian LNG, which is still imported by several member states. 10s
  • If approved, the ban would take effect from the beginning of 2027. 21s
  • Exemptions for Hungary and Slovakia on Russian oil imports remain in place. 1m 4s
  • The sanctions package also aims to address circumvention via Russia's shadow fleet. 1m 33s
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