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Russian natural gas
Also known as: Russian gas, Russian gas supplies
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Iran Conflict Brief: The High Cost of Attacking Energy Infrastructure energypolicy.columbia.edu Mar 19, 2026 4 facts
claimThe Belgian Prime Minister has publicly called for a normalization of relationships with Russia and a return to importing Russian gas.
perspectiveHungary and Slovakia have expressed opposition to the cessation of Russian gas supplies, citing their status as landlocked countries.
claimThere are three primary, albeit difficult, logistical and political pathways to resume Russian gas imports to Europe: transporting gas through Ukraine, transporting gas through Belarus into Poland, or restarting the uncertified portion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
perspectiveDaniel Sternoff posits that short-to-medium term energy market fundamentals may shift toward renewables, coal switching, and potentially a return of Russian gas via pipeline or LNG.
The Russia-Ukraine war and its effects on regional geopolitics clingendael.org 3 facts
perspectiveSlovakia, Hungary, and Austria have opposed the European Commission's proposed ban on Russian gas, while France and Belgium have resisted the ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG).
claimIn June 2025, the European Commission proposed a plan to ban all EU imports of Russian gas by 2028.
measurementAs of 2025, Hungary and Slovakia continue to import Russian gas via pipelines, while Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France are the largest importers of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org Feb 28, 2023 3 facts
claimEuropean countries have implemented sanctions against Russian natural gas, leading to reduced imports, while Russia has responded by further reducing supply.
claimThe European economy has suffered due to the loss of low-price natural gas supplies from Russia, which were previously a cornerstone of European economic development.
claimThe European economy has been negatively impacted by the war in Ukraine, as the loss of affordable Russian natural gas has destabilized the European industrial base and contributed to high inflation and rising costs of living.