Alexander Mercouris
January 27, 2026 · 8 min read
EU Bans All Russian Gas Imports Denies Hungary Veto; Furious Orban Fico Sue; Europe Crisis; Kupiansk
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Key Takeaways
- 1The European Union has made what can only be described as an extraordinarily bizarre decision regarding Russian gas imports - one that stands out e...
- 2The timing of this decision could hardly be worse.
- 3The current situation bears uncomfortable similarities to that 2021 crisis, when Europe was importing approximately 40% of its gas from Russia thro...
- 4Since then, the landscape has changed dramatically.
- 5This systematic dismantling of energy infrastructure has contributed to a deindustrialization crisis across Europe, particularly in Germany.
Overview
The European Union has made what can only be described as an extraordinarily bizarre decision regarding Russian gas imports - one that stands out even among the many questionable choices made over the past five years. This decision, made by the European Council and receiving minimal coverage in British and anglophone media, represents perhaps the most self-destructive policy move yet in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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