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Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the Liquified Natural Gas plant Yamal LNG in the port of Sabetta on the Yamal peninsula beyond the Arctic circle. December 2017.

Video. EU paid €7.9bn for Russian Arctic LNG amid record imports

Updated: 09/10/2026 - 16:04 GMT+2

Continued Russian LNG imports undermine the credibility of the EU’s promise to sever its energy ties with Moscow, particularly as Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

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