EU delays plan to withdraw from Russian energy, reports say
The EU energy commissioner is expected to delay the announcement of his road map to a later, yet-to-be-determined date. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen will reportedly postpone the release of his road map to an unspecified date.
The EU will delay the unveiling of a plan aimed at eliminating its dependence on Russian energy and nuclear technology, following reports that US President Donald Trump is looking to mend relations with Russia.
The EU has committed to halting fuel purchases from Russia by 2027, with Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen having previously pledged to deliver a new plan focused on Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel within the first 100 days of his tenure—an ambitious deadline that now will not be met.
The road map to lessen reliance on Russian energy is still under development but will not be presented later this month as initially scheduled, according to a senior EU official who spoke to PMG.
“We are still moving forward with the Roadmap, it is being prepared, but the timing has changed in light of the latest geopolitical developments,” the official stated.
This is now the second time the bloc’s self-imposed deadline has been postponed. The plan, initially slated for a February announcement, has now been pushed back from March 26 to an unspecified date, as reported by Reuters citing the European Commission’s timeline.
The EU announced its intention to reduce its energy dependency on Russia in response to the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Consequently, more expensive US energy sources have largely replaced the cheap pipeline gas that Russia previously provided.
Despite these efforts, the EU still spends billions of euros on Russian gas each month. A recent estimate from the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air revealed that EU member states purchased €21.9 billion worth of Russian oil and gas in 2024.
According to PMG, the EU is currently in talks to boost imports of US liquefied natural gas. Nevertheless, a shift in the dynamics between Russia and the US has introduced uncertainty regarding future economic relations between Moscow and the West.
Since taking office, Trump has actively sought to re-establish connections with Moscow and pursue a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis.
Last month, the US president announced that he is “trying to do some economic development deals” with Russia, emphasizing its “massive rare earth” resources.
In response, Moscow has indicated its willingness to engage in economic cooperation with Washington, particularly in the areas of energy and mining.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
The EU will delay the unveiling of a plan aimed at eliminating its dependence on Russian energy and nuclear technology, following reports that US President Donald Trump is looking to mend relations with Russia.
The EU has committed to halting fuel purchases from Russia by 2027, with Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen having previously pledged to deliver a new plan focused on Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel within the first 100 days of his tenure—an ambitious deadline that now will not be met.
The road map to lessen reliance on Russian energy is still under development but will not be presented later this month as initially scheduled, according to a senior EU official who spoke to PMG.
“We are still moving forward with the Roadmap, it is being prepared, but the timing has changed in light of the latest geopolitical developments,” the official stated.
This is now the second time the bloc’s self-imposed deadline has been postponed. The plan, initially slated for a February announcement, has now been pushed back from March 26 to an unspecified date, as reported by Reuters citing the European Commission’s timeline.
The EU announced its intention to reduce its energy dependency on Russia in response to the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Consequently, more expensive US energy sources have largely replaced the cheap pipeline gas that Russia previously provided.
Despite these efforts, the EU still spends billions of euros on Russian gas each month. A recent estimate from the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air revealed that EU member states purchased €21.9 billion worth of Russian oil and gas in 2024.
According to PMG, the EU is currently in talks to boost imports of US liquefied natural gas. Nevertheless, a shift in the dynamics between Russia and the US has introduced uncertainty regarding future economic relations between Moscow and the West.
Since taking office, Trump has actively sought to re-establish connections with Moscow and pursue a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis.
Last month, the US president announced that he is “trying to do some economic development deals” with Russia, emphasizing its “massive rare earth” resources.
In response, Moscow has indicated its willingness to engage in economic cooperation with Washington, particularly in the areas of energy and mining.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
