The EU Council approved regulations to ban the import of Russian gas, imposing fines for purchases after 2027, with penalties of at least 2.5 million euros for individuals and 40 million euros for companies.

The EU Council approved regulations to ban the import of Russian gas, imposing fines for purchases after 2027, with penalties of at least 2.5 million euros for individuals and 40 million euros for companies.

@meduzalive 26 Jan 2026, 12:00

European Union countries have agreed to completely stop importing Russian gas by 2027, despite opposition from Slovakia and Hungary.

@meduzalive 26 Jan 2026, 10:55

The Council of the European Union approved a complete ban on the import of Russian gas, which will take effect in six weeks, with a transition period for existing contracts until 2027.

@varlamov_news 26 Jan 2026, 10:29