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Europe Still Buys Russian LNG | Wilmington News
Europe’s energy dilemma: Despite sanctions and a pledge to cut Russian gas, EU ports still received 136 of 140 Russian LNG shipments from Yamal LNG in just six months—mostly going to France, Belgium, and Spain. China barely got four. With new bans kicking in this March and old contracts expiring by 2027, the data reveals a stark contradiction: Europe is still funding Moscow’s war while boosting defense spending. Officials blame stockpiling and supply disruptions, but the U.S. is stepping in to fill the gap—highlighting how hard it is to break free from Russian energy without risking security…
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