EU accused of fuelling Putin’s war by importing Russian liquefied natural gas

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Daniel Boffey Chief reporterJanuary 8, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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A new report accuses the EU of financially supporting Russia's war in Ukraine by continuing to import significant quantities of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). Despite pledges to ban Russian LNG imports by 2027, EU ports received over 15 million tonnes of Yamal LNG in 2025, generating an estimated €7.2 billion for the Kremlin. The EU's share of global shipments from Yamal increased to 76.1% last year. The report highlights the role of shipping companies like Seapeak (UK) and Dynagas (Greece) in transporting the LNG. While the UK plans to ban maritime services for Russian LNG vessels, the EU has been hesitant to impose a ban due to the energy dependence of some member states.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Sebastian Rötters 50% Siberia ×250% UK ×250% Urgewald ×260% Dynagas ×360% Yamal peninsula ×270% Seapeak ×470% Ukraine ×270% Kremlin ×270% Vladimir Putin 80% European Union ×790% Russia ×890%

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russian lng 100% eu 90% ukraine war 80% energy imports 70% yamal lng 70% liquefied natural gas 60% energy security 50% maritime services 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Russia

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