EU tightens grip on Russian LNG with conditional transshipment ban
EU imposes targeted Russian LNG transshipment restrictions, allowing select exceptions for energy security.
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EU pays Russia more for fossil fuels than it gives Ukraine in aid, report finds
Despite public declarations of support for Ukraine, most major European powers commit minimal percentages of their economies to aid, while simultaneously purchasing Russian fossil fuels worth €3.2 billion more than their financial assistance to Kyiv in 2024, helping Russia to fund its war against Ukraine.
Europe spends € 2 billion a month on Russian oil and LNG—more than its aid to Ukraine
Two investigations expose Europe’s energy contradiction: while pledging to cut ties with Moscow, the EU continues to spend billions on Russian oil and Arctic gas—much of it transported by sanctioned icebreakers.
Bloomberg: Europe seeks Australian gas to reduce Russian energy dependence
LNG vessel Elisa Ardea heads to France’s Dunkirk, potentially marking Australia’s first gas delivery to Europe since 2022.
Lithuanian President Nauseda: Europe can not contain Russia without US
With Russian aggression looming, Lithuania’s president warns that Europe can’t defend itself without a strong US partnership.
Bloomberg: EU is likely to delay Russian energy phase-out plan
"EU delays Russian energy phase-out plan amid record LNG imports, as ten member states push for stricter measures while the Europen Commission aims for complete independence by 2027.
Novatek: Putin’s sanctions-proof gas weapon hiding in plain sight
While Europe banned Russian pipeline gas, an Arctic gas giant quietly doubled its EU market share.
Europe boosts Russian LNG imports to record levels despite sanctions
Bloomberg's analysis of ship-tracking data shows that Russian LNG exports hit record levels in 2024, even though Western sanctions were meant to limit the country's energy industry.
“Historic event”: Ukraine halts Russian gas flow to Europe
Ukrainian government emphasized the move's strategic importance in limiting Russia's war financing capabilities.
Ukraine receives first LNG shipment from US amid shift from Russian gas
As Russian attacks leave half a million Ukrainians without electricity and heating, the US sells its first shipment of liquefied natural gas to Ukraine through Greece, days before the expiration of a Russian gas transit to Europe.
EU Parliament demands crackdown on Russia’s shadow tanker fleet
"This transport is killing the reach of the sanctions against Russia and finances the war against Ukraine. Every ship that goes through means more suffering for the Ukrainian people," a leading MEP told
Panama cancels registration of four tankers from Russia’s shadow fleet
Panama's Maritime Authority commenced flag cancellation procedures after US sanctions targeted the LNG carriers' Singapore-based operators over connections to Russian gas producer Novatek and sanctions evasion.
Britain must stop Glasgow firm’s Arctic ships from funding Putin’s war
The UK government banned Russian LNG imports but left a glaring loophole: Glasgow-based Seapeak Maritime's fleet of Arctic ships continues facilitating Putin's global gas trade worth billions.
Politico: EU eyes new Russia sanctions push as Hungary’s presidency nears end
EU sanctions against Russia stalled under Hungary's leadership, Poland aims to revive discussions when it assumes the EU presidency in January.
Russia’s Arctic fossil fuel boom fuels Ukraine war and climate crisis
Moscow's reckless exploitation of Arctic reserves threatens global climate targets while bankrolling its invasion of Ukraine. Yet China's growing involvement complicates Western efforts to curtail Russia's destructive expansion in the region.
“War tax” on Russian LNG is key to starving Kremlin’s war chest
As Russia's military budget swells to nearly 8% of GDP, policy analysts urge the EU to implement a targeted customs duty on Russian LNG imports
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian LNG sector
The UK has imposed sanctions on 5 vessels and 2 entities involved in Russian LNG shipping, including from the Arctic LNG 2 project, aiming to constrain Russia's plans to expand its global LNG market share.
EU adopts 14th sanctions package against Russia, targeting Russia’s LNG and cracking down on circumvention
The EU's 14th sanctions package targets Russian economy, individuals, and circumvention efforts. It includes measures on energy, finance, trade, and transport sectors, aiming to support Ukraine and weaken Putin's regime.
Will Spain and France choose EU solidarity over Russian LNG profits?
As the EU prepares sanctions against Russian LNG, two of the bloc's largest importers remain worryingly silent on targeting the Kremlin's energy profits.
FT: Türkiye aims to reduce reliance on Russian gas with US LNG deal
As Turkey's long-term natural gas contracts with Russia and Iran approach expiry, the country is turning to the US and ExxonMobil for a significant LNG supply agreement.