Austria suggests the EU could reconsider Russian gas imports in the event of a peace deal with Ukraine, while the European Commission prepares bans.

An Austrian official has said the European Union should be open to resuming imports of Russian natural gas in the future if a peace agreement is reached between Russia and Ukraine. The European Commission is preparing a proposal to ban Russian imports to reduce EU dependence on Russian energy by 2027. Although Austria has emphasized the need to reconsider the ban in the event of a peace, other member states have not supported the idea. European officials also warn that resuming imports could be a strategic mistake.