EU to End All Russian Gas Imports by 2027 Amid $750 Billion U.S. LNG Deal

The European Union will ban all Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, starting with new short-term contracts in June 2025. Hungary and Slovakia will receive temporary exemptions due to limited alternative access. A $750 billion energy agreement with the United States aims to accelerate liquefied natural gas diversification, according to EU officials.