“Historical Error”: Van Ter Lain excludes returning to Russian fuels after war
AdvertisementUrsula van der Laine undoubtedly excluded the offer Provides buying Russian fossil fuels after war in UkraineWarning to Europe that refers to the “error of historical dimensions.”
“Be very clear: the age of Russian fossil fuels ends in Europe,” he said when he visited representatives in Strasburg, president of the European Commission on Wednesday morning.
Its assorted refusal arises in the middle of Donald Trump’s attempt to reach a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, The White House is an attempt to accept many of Kremlin’s ideas, including claims about being busy with Crimea and regions.
Trump’s diplomacy sparked assumption Russian energy may be part of the future contract, Considering the basic role of Vladimir Putin’s desire to renew fossil fuel exports and his dangerous economy in the Moscow budget.
For decades, the European Union was the largest customer of Russia, But after the beginning of 2022, after Putin began a large -scale invasion, the business relationship of thousands of euros fell. Since then, this block has adopted unprecedented measures to reduce the consumption of Russian fossil fuels Extensive obstacles on coal and oil are transported by sea.
As US defenders publicly present the perspective of the relief of sanctions as an encouragement to accept the prolonged ceasefire for the Russian president, he has refused to date and is to be analyzed by the EU.
According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavro, the approach between Washington and Moscow addressed the future of the Nort stream tubes, which are currently closed with Germany with Germany.
“If Americans use their influence in Europe, it would be interesting if it was forced to deny Russian gas,” Lavrov said in the end of March.
But this Wednesday is, Van der Leine firmly attracted a red line.
“There are also those who continue to say that Russian gas and oil pipeline should be reopened. This is the fault of historical dimensions. We will never allow it“He said.
“Russia has already proven to realize that this is not a trusted supplier. Putin has reduced gas runs to Europe during the war 2006, 2009, 2014, 2021 and how many times do you learn the lesson?”
“Russia’s pro is not bad for our safety, But for our economy. Our energy prices cannot be commanded by a hostile neighbor. “
An ambitious script
Despite this joint commitment, some Russian fuels continue to enter the volume economy. Last year, 27 member states spent 23 billion euros for Russian energy, Outstanding the amount of military aid provided to Ukraine.
Liquidated natural gas flows (LNG) turned through a friction because it continued without obstacles They were still spread in large volumes.
According to the Clean Energy and Aviation Research Center (CREA), Russian GNL imports by the EU by 2024 Increased9%compared to the previous year. Of these purchases, nearly 90% of France (7.7 PCM), Spain (5.7 PCM) and Belgium (5.1 BCM).
Advertisement“Russia depends on the EU market for its gas exports, which offers 52% of its LNG export revenues,” Kriya said in a report.
The Commission presented to collect existing gaps An ambitious script To eliminate all Russian energy acquisitions, including LNG, oil and nuclear products, Late until the end of 2027.
The new scheme provides banning Russian gas imports, which will use EU companies to invite the force Majur and break the long -term contracts with suppliers. These agreements are administered by subdivisions Take it What Indicates heavy obstacles in the case of incompatible.
Unlike economic obstacles, consensus is needed and vulnerable to national homes, and the obstacles on Russian gas are based on energy and business policy, where only a qualified majority. The Hungary and Slovakia, two countries with no coastal relying on Moscow, They have already criticized the script, claiming that this can endanger the EU’s competitiveness.
AdvertisementIn his speech for the European Parliament, Von Ter Lean described his strategy as an essential element in Ukraine to ensure fair and prolonged peace.
“We have to do everything we can to strengthen Ukraine’s position. Because we all saw Russia negotiating. Bombing. Threaten. They bury their promises under the ruins, “he said.
“Putin wants to force Ukraine to accept what is unacceptable. Therefore, it is to help Ukraine be strong, challenge Putin’s intimidation, and begin peace conversations based on his own conditions.”
