The European Union aims to phase out all purchases of Russian energy by 2027, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The process will begin with a ban on new contracts by 2025 and will include measures to combat the shadow fleet transporting Russian oil. Member states must draft national plans to remove Russian energy from their mix. The strategy, presented by the European Commission, seeks to eliminate dependency on Russian fossil fuels, despite ongoing political debates and economic concerns from some member states. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)