Energy Security

EU Parliament approves acceleration of Russian fossil fuels ban

The European Commission had originally approved plans to phase out Russian pipeline gas and LNG by the end of 2027

Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
European energy correspondentLondon
Published 16 October 2025, 13:28Updated 16 October 2025, 13:28
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