Published:20.01.2025
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Czech Republic Joins Other EU States In Call For Ban On Russian Gas Imports

Ten EU member states, including the Czech Republic, have called on the European Union to impose a complete ban on gas imports from Russia, including liquefied natural gas (LNG).

The 16th package of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine is currently under debate within the EU-27, and could include a ban on LNG imports, according to CTK sources.

The European Commission has not yet come up with any proposal for the next package, but this is expected in the next few days to have enough time to debate the sanctions. The 16th package should then be approved at the end of February, on the third anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion.

Poland, a major ally of Kyiv, now holds the EU presidency, and the new EU sanctions package is therefore expected to be very tough towards Moscow.

The document demanding a complete ban on Russian gas imports was signed by the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Sweden. According to CTK sources, the ban now has the support of about a half of EU member states.

Source: CTK

Prepared by the team of foreign offices CzechTrade Osaka and Tokyo