Reuters has learned of the European Commission's proposal for a precise date for banning Russian LNG.

As part of the new sanctions package, the European Commission will propose accelerating the ban on LNG imports from RUSSIA by one year and introducing it by January 1, 2027, writesREUTERS has previously written about similar plans.BLOOMBERG . The US wants to replace Russian fuel in EU imports.

As part of the 19th sanctions package against Russia, the European Commission will propose accelerating the ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports to the EU by one year. Imports are scheduled to cease on January 1, 2027, Reuters reports, citing sources.

Previously, EU authorities had discussed various ban options. The European Parliament had previously proposed accelerating the EU's phase-out of Russian gas by one year and ending imports in January 2027. However, the proposal coordinated within the EC had previously been for a ban by January 1, 2028. Diplomats from several European countries told Reuters at the time that their governments were unlikely to agree to a one-year postponement.

At the same time, the United States is demanding that Europe abandon Russian energy supplies as soon as possible. The trade agreement between the two sides, signed in July, includes a clause requiring European countries to completely abandon Russian energy supplies in favor of American ones. Last week, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that Brussels had promised to completely end imports of Russian gas in any form by the end of next year.

"Until the end of this year, you can still buy Russian gas under spot contracts. You can buy gas from Russia under a contract in 2026. But as soon as January 1, 2027, there will be no more Russian gas," he said.

Hungary, which continues to receive energy from Russia, is opposed to abandoning Russian oil and gas. Slovakia is also purchasing it. Poland and Croatia have offered to assist these countries in replacing their gas and oil sources.

Bloomberg reported yesterday that the European Commission is considering including a provision to phase out Russian LNG imports before the end of 2027 in the new, 19th sanctions package against Russia. Handelsblatt reported that it could be presented on September 19.

Moscow considers the sanctions illegal. The Kremlin has spoken of a "certain immunity" of the Russian economy to the restrictions being imposed.

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