The EU denies any connection between purchasing gas from Russia and ongoing peace negotiations.
The European Union (EU) denies the possibility of purchasing gas from Russia in exchange for negotiations to end the war against Ukraine. This information comes from UNN, citing a briefing by the spokesperson for the President of the European Commission, Paola Pinho, and the Financial Times.
Details
In the European Union, officials have stated that they do not link the possibility of buying gas from Russia with peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. This was declared on January 30 by Paola Pinho, spokesperson for the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
In response to questions at a press conference, Pinho also reaffirmed the EU's commitment to gradually reduce imports of Russian gas since the onset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
A journalist's question referred to a report by the Financial Times discussing that the EU has begun considering the idea of resuming purchases of Russian pipeline gas as part of a potential settlement plan to end the war against Ukraine.
The proposal to resume purchases of Russian gas has faced negative reactions from key allies of Ukraine within the EU and officials from several Eastern European countries in the bloc, adds the Financial Times.
Pinho also confirmed the gradual intention of the EU to eliminate imports of Russian gas following the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Reminder
European officials are discussing the possibility of resuming imports of Russian pipeline gas as part of a peace settlement. Germany and Hungary support this initiative to lower energy prices.