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As the European Union faces growing challenges in maintaining energy sanctions against Russia, officials in Brussels are making a final push to chart a new course. With some voices even floating the idea of eventually resuming fuel imports from Moscow, the EU is actively seeking long-term alternatives to ensure its energy security.
Adding to the uncertainty, former U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he may roll back America’s stringent sanctions on Russia if reelected, further complicating the West’s united front.
In response, the EU is turning its attention to market-based signals — aiming to demonstrate an unshakable commitment to moving away from Russian energy supplies. The message from Brussels: there’s no going back.
“Even though we’ve significantly cut our dependence on Russian fossil fuels in recent years, we were still importing 19 percent of our gas from Russia in 2024,” said EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen ahead of unveiling the new energy roadmap. “This undermines our energy security and leaves us vulnerable to economic coercion and manipulation.”
“The roadmap is designed to help the EU break free from Russia’s energy grip,” Jørgensen told POLITICO.
Yet, the outlook remains uncertain. Industry insiders suggest there’s still interest in Russian energy — especially if sanctions are relaxed and prices remain low.
“The remaining demand for Russian fuel is heavily driven by cost factors,” explained Maria Shagina, a sanctions specialist at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. “EU countries worry about losing competitiveness and the threat of deindustrialization. So in the context of a potential peace agreement, cheap Russian energy could regain appeal.”













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