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Stand With Ukraine Joins Razom We Stand<\/a> to Expose the Hypocrisy of European Sanctions on Russian Gas<\/strong><\/p>\n

The European Union continues to purchase Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in record amounts in 2024, directly funding the Kremlin\u2019s war machine. Instead of reducing its dependence, Europe has increased its imports, sending billions of euros to Russia\u2014even as its fossil fuel exports directly fuel the invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

New data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) shows that stricter sanctions could cut Russia\u2019s fossil fuel revenues by 22%, amounting to \u20ac59 billion per year! Yet, EU countries continue to massively pay Russia for its gas and oil: \u20ac212 billion since 2022\u2014an amount exceeding the aid provided to Ukraine.<\/p>\n

TotalEnergies is now the world\u2019s largest importer of Russian LNG. While Europe claims to sanction Moscow, its own companies continue to enrich the Kremlin. France can and must act.<\/p>\n

Exploiting these loopholes, Russia operates a fleet of 512 “ghost ships” to bypass restrictions, moving 61% of its maritime oil exports and generating \u20ac83 billion.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be clear: every euro spent on Russian gas finances Russian drones and tanks. Since 2022, over 51,000 Russian bombs have struck Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Ban Russian LNG. Stop funding the war. It\u2019s time to close the legal loopholes that allow Europe to bypass its own sanctions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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