EU sanctions Russian gas for first time, ending pushback from Germany and Hungary

Decision bans LNG trans-shipments via EU ports but not imports for use by the bloc

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban (left) shakes hands with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (right) after Wednesday’s UEFA Euro 2024 football match between Germany and Hungary in Stuttgart.
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban (left) shakes hands with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (right) after Wednesday’s UEFA Euro 2024 football match between Germany and Hungary in Stuttgart.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 20 June 2024, 12:15Updated 20 June 2024, 12:15
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