The European Union aims to completely ban imports of oil and gas from Russia by 2028, according to Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen.

The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, confirmed that the EU is also proposing a complete ban on imports of oil and gas from Russia by January 1, 2028. The plan includes banning short-term contracts with Russia starting in 2024. Although American officials want a faster phase-out, Jorgensen emphasizes the importance of quick approval of the timeline by member states and the European Parliament. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also suggests a ban in the new sanctions package against Moscow.