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Trump Pressures Allies to Cut Russian Oil Imports

9/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged allies to halt Russian oil purchases to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war.
He suggested that lower oil prices might encourage Putin to withdraw from the conflict.
The European Union aims to accelerate the phaseout of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, potentially before 2027.
The EU is exploring new sanctions and adjustments to the RePowerEU plan to lessen reliance on Russian energy.
Post-invasion, Russian gas supplies to Europe dropped significantly, with LNG imports still making up 19% of EU imports in 2024.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged allies to halt Russian oil purchases to pressure Moscow over the Ukraine war.
He suggested that lower oil prices might encourage Putin to withdraw from the conflict.
The European Union aims to accelerate the phaseout of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, potentially before 2027.
The EU is exploring new sanctions and adjustments to the RePowerEU plan to lessen reliance on Russian energy.
Post-invasion, Russian gas supplies to Europe dropped significantly, with LNG imports still making up 19% of EU imports in 2024.