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Slovakia's prime minister rejects EU plan to halt Russian gas imports by end of 2027

euronews Wednesday, 7 May 2025 ()
Robert Fico is not alone in voicing his discontent. Hungary, the other member state with close ties to Moscow, also hit out at the plan.
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News video: EU says it will be 'completely free from Russian gas' by end of 2027

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The EU unveils a long-promised plan to phase out its last gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, a challenge given Europe's continued dependence on Russian fossil fuels. The two-step plan would put an end to new contracts and existing short-term spot contracts with Russian suppliers by the end...

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