Macron’s huge bust-up with Scholz threatens to derail West’s new sanctions on Russia

Europe 'too dependent' on Russian gas says von der Leyen Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The EU has been scrambling to slash its energy ties with the bloc, with reported plans to permanently scupper Vladimir Putin by completely banning Russian imports of oil and gas. The bloc has already placed crippling sanctions on many parts of the Russian economy over its attack on Ukraine, including targeting banks. And while a draft report seen by Bloomberg said that all 27 EU countries have "agreed to phase out all use of Russian gas and oil”, Mr Scholz does not appear too keen. Related articles Xi Jinping on path to conflict with Putin as China could STARVE Germany RULES OUT Gas sanctions and Russian energy deemed ‘essential’ He said on Monday that Germany was too dependent on Russian gas and oil imports to risk an import ban. As the EU is currently dependent… Read full this story

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