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Jewish News 24 · Jul 13, 2026

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According to the Financial Times, the European Union imported a record 9.89 million tons of LNG from Russia's Yamal LNG plant in the first half of 2026, purchasing nearly all of its output ahead of the EU's ban on long-term Russian LNG imports, which takes effect in January 2027. France, Belgium, and Spain were the largest buyers, underscoring Europe's continued reliance on Russian LNG despite sanctions and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

According to the Financial Times, the European Union imported a record 9.89 million tons of LNG from Russia's Yamal LNG plant in the first half of 2026, purchasing nearly all of its output ahead of the EU's ban on long-term Russian LNG imports, which takes effect in January 2027. France, Belgium, and Spain were the largest buyers, underscoring Europe's continued reliance on Russian LNG despite sanctions and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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