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Russian energy: Why von der Leyen's promise of ending imports is hard to keep

After a phone call with the US president, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds out the prospect of a quicker end to Russian oil and gas imports. However, willingness in Parliament and the Council is cautious at best.

18. September 2025
Poland's Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka is calling for more decisive action following the recent threatening attacks on his country. (picture alliance / PAP | Darek Delmanowicz)

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Last updated: 18. September 2025