European Commission Maintains Ban on Russian Gas Imports

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•The European Commission officially rejected proposals to buy Russian gas during power outages on March 20, 2026.
•EU President Ursula von der Leyen stated that purchases of Russian gas will not resume even if power outages occur.
•Several EU countries have experienced power outages linked to energy supply constraints in early 2026.
•Reports on March 20 indicated the EU might delay phasing out Russian oil but maintained the gas phase-out timeline.
•Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned on March 21 that without Russian oil, EU countries risk fuel shortages.
•Moscow's envoy expressed on March 21 expectations that some EU countries might eventually seek Russian energy supplies.

▸If the European Commission maintains its refusal to buy Russian gas EU member states will need to accelerate alternative energy sourcing, potentially increasing energy costs and supply volatility.

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