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EU to present roadmap in May to phase out all imports of Russian fossil fuels
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 24, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
Quick Summary
The EU will present a roadmap to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027, responding to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
EU to Unveil Plan to End Russian Fuel Imports by 2027
LONDON (Reuters) -The European Commission will in the next two weeks present a roadmap on how it intends to phase out all imports of Russian fossil fuels, its President Ursula von der Leyen said at an energy event in London on Thursday.
The European Commission has pledged to quit Russian fossil fuels by 2027 in response to Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
(Reporting by Susanna Twidale in London and Kate Abnett in Brussels; editing by William James)
Key Takeaways
- •EU to present a roadmap to phase out Russian fossil fuels.
- •The goal is to end imports by 2027.
- •Response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- •Announcement made by Ursula von der Leyen.
- •Event held in London, UK.
Frequently Asked Questions about EU to present roadmap in May to phase out all imports of Russian fossil fuels
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the EU's plan to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports by 2027.
2Why is the EU phasing out Russian fuels?
The EU aims to reduce dependency on Russian fuels due to the geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
3Who announced the EU's plan?
The plan was announced by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
