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Europe raises Russian liquefied natural gas imports to a record level

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Europe raises Russian liquefied natural gas imports to a record level
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Key Points

  • 1. Europe's gas imports from the Yamal LNG project broke a record in the first half of 2026.
  • 2. The record purchases show that Europe's dependence on Russian energy continues.
  • 3. This situation occurred shortly before Europe's embargo on Russian gas comes into effect.

By the Numbers

1. 2026 first half

Europe's imports from Russia's "Yamal LNG" project reached their highest level ever in the first half of 2026. This situation reveals the continent's continuing dependence on Russian energy supply.

These record-level purchases occurred just months before the European Union's embargo on Russian gas imports comes into effect. The decision once again brought to the agenda Europe's vulnerability in terms of energy supply security and economic dependence on Russia.

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1. Q: When exactly was the record in Europe's Russian gas imports recorded?
A: The record-level Russian liquefied natural gas imports occurred in the first half of 2026.
2. Q: From which Russian gas project did Europe reach record-level purchases?
A: Europe's record-level purchases were made from Russia's "Yamal LNG" (Yamal liquefied natural gas) project.
3. Q: Prior to which sanctions did these gas purchases take place?
A: The record-level purchases occurred just a few months before the European Union's embargo on Russian gas imports comes into effect.

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