'Each wind turbine and solar panel is a step forward in the fight': IEA publishes roadmap for slashing Europe's dependence on Russian gas

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The EU imported 155 BCM of natural gas from Russia in 2021, accounting for around 45 per cent of imports and close to 40 per cent of consumption
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The EU imported 155 BCM of natural gas from Russia in 2021, accounting for around 45 per cent of imports and close to 40 per cent of consumption

Sanctions against Russian goods, oligarchs, and services have multiplied in the week since the Kremlin launched its unprovoked attack on Ukraine, but questions have remained as to when and if the economic...

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