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EU Bans Russian Gas Imports by 2027 Amid Controversy

1/31/2026

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  • The European Union will ban imports of Russian natural gas by 2027, despite Hungary and Slovakia opposing.
  • The plan follows criticism of China and India for buying Russian energy, which the EU says funds Moscow's war.
  • Pentagon's National Defence Strategy signals a shift from Europe toward deterring China.
  • Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder faced backlash for advocating cooperation with Russia and defending Nord Stream 2, which was destroyed under controversial circumstances.