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Ursula von der Leyen and EU Energy Commissioner Reject Return to Russian Energy, Warn of Historic Mistake

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Published May 7, 2025, 12:18 PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has firmly ruled out any return to Russian fossil fuels even after the war in Ukraine ends. She warned that relying again on Russian energy sources would pose risks to European security and economy, describing such a move as a "mistake of historic dimensions". The European Union's Energy Commissioner echoed this stance, stating that even if peace were achieved between Ukraine and Russia tomorrow, it would not be sensible for the EU to become dependent on Russian energy again. This position reflects the EU's ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy amid geopolitical tensions.

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Urgent | President of the European Commission: Relying on Russian energy sources is a danger to European security and economy

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Urgent | The President of the European Commission: We will not return to Russian energy sources until after the end of the war on Ukraine

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Ursula von der Leyen has categorically ruled out a possible return to Russian fossil fuels after the war in Ukraine comes to an end, warning that doing so would be a "mistake of historic dimensions" for Europe. https://t.co/aK5YQNoTFE