Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasized the need for political will to end reliance on Russian energy supplies, urging Hungary and Slovakia to heed US President Donald Trump's call for the EU to reduce dependency on Russian oil and gas. He highlighted Latvia's transition from 100% dependency in 2017 to complete independence by 2025. Rinkēvičs believes that accelerating the phase-out of Russian energy could impact the war in Ukraine and called for the EU to impose secondary sanctions on countries aiding Russia. He also discussed the need for security guarantees for Ukraine post-war, emphasizing the importance of US support. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)