EU's Comprehensive Plan to Cut Russian Energy Ties

The European Commission has laid out a detailed strategy to completely phase out Russian energy sources by the end of 2027. This initiative builds on the REPowerEU Plan, introduced in 2022, which successfully reduced Russian gas imports to 19%. However, a slight increase was noted in 2024, prompting further action.

Transparency and Monitoring at the Core

The roadmap emphasizes enhancing the transparency, monitoring, and traceability of Russian gas across EU markets as a key strategy to halt all imports. Additionally, the EC is set to tackle Russia's 'shadow fleet'—vessels used to circumvent sanctions in oil transportation.

Nuclear Materials Also Under Scrutiny

In a significant move, the EU will also impose restrictions on new contracts for uranium and other nuclear materials from Russia, co-signed by the Euratom Supply Agency. These measures are aimed at bolstering the EU's security against potential risks.