
EU energy dependency deepens as Russian LNG imports rise despite ban
EU energy dependency deepens as Russian LNG imports rise despite ban
- EU imports of Russian LNG from the Yamal project increased by nearly 18% in early 2026.
- Spain and Belgium were key destinations for Yamal LNG, with significant increases in imports.
- The existence of loopholes in the EU's ban on Russian LNG imports complicates efforts to reduce dependency.
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