Putin also claimed that Zelensky’s European allies have pushed for demands that are “absolutely unacceptable."

The European Union agreed on Wednesday to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027 as part of an effort to end the bloc's decades-long dependency on Russian energy, though legal challenges from its members already loom.

The European Union agreed Wednesday to phase out Russian natural gas imports by late 2027 as part of an effort to end the bloc’s decade-long dependency on Russian energy.

So-called transshipment services — whereby ports offer long-term "slots" for liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers to unload or reload cargoes for shipping elsewhere — are still legal under the newly agreed EU-wide ban on Russian gas imports, provided the gas they contain is not from Russia.

The European Union has reached a deal to phase out Russian gas faster than originally planned, a move that aims to finally sever ties between the bloc and its once-primary energy supplier.

European Union commissioner Michael McGrath declared that Russia must face accountability for its "crimes," according to a Politico report

European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal Wednesday to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027, as the bloc seeks to choke off key funds feeding Moscow's war chest."This is the dawn of a new era,