EU purchases of Russian LNG up 40% compared to pre-war levels: study

The European Union's purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) have surged despite their vow to reduce imports over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, raising questions about their efforts to weaken Russia's war chest.

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Posted 8/30/2023, 12:44:49 PM