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U.S. Pushes EU to Cut Russian Energy Ties

9/12/2025

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The U.S. urges EU nations to halt purchases of Russian energy and nuclear technologies.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed the need to replace Russian gas during a Brussels event.
He identified ending Russia's military aggression against Ukraine as a priority for both the U.S. and EU.
Wright called on Hungary and Slovakia to stop cooperating with Russia despite their resistance to EU phase-out efforts.
He promoted increased imports of American liquefied natural gas and alternatives to Russian nuclear energy.

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The U.S. urges EU nations to halt purchases of Russian energy and nuclear technologies.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright stressed the need to replace Russian gas during a Brussels event.
He identified ending Russia's military aggression against Ukraine as a priority for both the U.S. and EU.
Wright called on Hungary and Slovakia to stop cooperating with Russia despite their resistance to EU phase-out efforts.
He promoted increased imports of American liquefied natural gas and alternatives to Russian nuclear energy.