Afghanistan, Oct. 23 -- The European Union banned Russian liquefied natural gas imports in its 19th sanctions package, joining new U.S. oil measures aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow.
The European Union has approved its 19th sanctions package against Moscow, banning imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the first time. The move, announced Wednesday, marks the bloc's most significant energy decision since the war in Ukraine began in 2022.
Short-term contracts will end within six months, while long-term ones will expire by January 2027 - a year earlier than planned. The EU said the step is aimed at cutting reliance on Russian energy and depriving the Kremlin of vital revenues.
The package also includes restrictio...