OriginalSourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:54 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:54 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Ukraine, EU split over US-backed plan to bring Russian gas back to Europe”
“The European Union is unlikely to accept a U.S. proposal to resume Russian gas deliveries to Europe through Ukraine, EU officials told the Kyiv Independent, despite Washington’s belief that the scheme could help secure a ceasefire and provide economic benefits to Kyiv.”
EU and Ukraine split over US plan to route Russian gas via Ukraine
Key points
- EU officials say the bloc is unlikely to accept the US proposal to resume Russian gas deliveries through Ukraine.
- The plan would use a U.S. intermediary and potentially generate transit revenue for Ukraine.
- Brussels has legally committed to phasing out all Russian gas imports by 2027.
- Proceeds could be parked in an escrow or prosperity fund as part of a postwar deal.
- EU officials criticize Washington for proposing initiatives without prior consultation with Brussels.
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