Tajani Urges EU to Keep Ban on Russian Oil and Gas as Italy Expands Nuclear Plans
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 23
Tajani Urges EU to Keep Ban on Russian Oil and Gas as Italy Expands Nuclear Plans
1 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · Jun 23
Summary
Antonio Tajani said the EU should keep a consistent line against buying Russian oil and gas, arguing that easing up would weaken pressure on Moscow to negotiate.
Italy's foreign minister said Europe already has alternative energy supplies, making it possible to stick with the policy rather than resume Russian purchases.
Rome is also developing nuclear energy to cut dependence on fossil fuels, which Tajani presented as part of a broader strategy to reduce vulnerability.
European intelligence assessments have described Russia's economy as highly volatile under wartime strain, with sanctions pressure and lower oil prices seen as potential triggers for deeper stress.
With Russia using a 'shadow fleet,' can the G7's oil price cap ever truly cripple Moscow's war economy?
How long can Russia’s exhausted economy sustain its war machine before a systemic collapse?
Europe’s Permanent Ban on Russian Energy: Impacts, Italy’s Nuclear Revival, and the Future of EU Energy Security (2026 Report)
Overview
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union established a comprehensive policy framework to permanently phase out Russian energy imports. This move, anchored by the European Council's decision to end all Russian gas and LNG imports by 2027, marks a historic break from the EU's reliance on Russia as its main gas supplier. As a result, the EU's energy market is becoming stronger, more resilient, and diversified. These efforts not only enhance energy security and resilience but also foster the development of an autonomous Energy Union, supporting both the clean transition and the diversification of energy sources across member states.