EU Rejects US Push to Resume Russian Gas Imports

The European Commission rejected the US proposal to resume gas purchases from Russia.

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The European Commission rejected the U.S. proposal to resume large-scale imports of Russian gas.
The European Commission stated it will not lift any sanctions against Russia until the war in Ukraine ends.
The European Commission reiterated that coordinated sanctions with the U.S. are essential to end the war.
The statement was made by Paola Pinto, press spokesperson for the European Commission, on October 19.
The European Commission expressed disappointment over the U.S. decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.

The U.S. proposal included reviving the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine, which was halted in early 2025. — fontanka
The U.S. initiative was led by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. — fontanka
The U.S. proposal included the idea of reviving Russian gas pipelines to Europe. — interfax
The European Commission expressed concern over the U.S. easing of sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. — vedomosti
The European Commission is preparing the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia. — fontanka
Gas prices in Europe increased by 140% and diesel prices doubled. — vedomosti
European gas prices reached their highest level since January 2023. — vedomosti