EU Moves Against Russian LNG Shipping As Arctic Gas Imports Surge(opens in a new tab)
The EU's 21st sanctions package targets Russian LNG tankers, even as Europe purchases nearly 97% of Yamal Arctic LNG exports this year.
The EU’s 21st sanctions package now bans Russian LNG tankers and support vessels, as Europe purchases almost 97 % of Yamal Arctic LNG exports from Russia. The move is part of the EU’s push to phase out Russian LNG by January 2027, while Russia seeks new ice‑class carriers to bypass the restrictions.
The EU's 21st sanctions package targets Russian LNG tankers, even as Europe purchases nearly 97% of Yamal Arctic LNG exports this year.
The EU proposes new sanctions targeting Russian LNG tankers and support vessels, aiming to curb Arctic LNG exports while Europe still accounts for 97% of Yamal cargoes.