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A new proposal would make it easier for EU member states to phase out Russian gas completely.

A new EU proposal would give member states the power to stop companies in Russia and Belarus from accessing European pipelines and LNG terminals, partially or completely, the Financial Times reported citing a draft legal text proposed by Brussels.

EU gas imports from Russia have been decreasing ever since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

In fact, data shows that the bloc’s purchases ofliquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia have soared between January and July in 2023 compared to the pre-war levels.

Member states have different positions, while the Netherlands has taken a firm approach against Russian gas shipments, Belgium, Spain and France are still allowing the import and export of Russian gas, saying that it is difficult for their companies to leave the existing contracts.

The negotiators from member nations and the European Parliament are expected to endorse the preliminary text on Friday, the FT report added.

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