Lithuania stops importing Russian gas, oil and electricity/Channel 24 Collage
Lithuania is one of the few countries that has had the courage to completely sever ties with Russia in the energy sector. From May 22, Lithuania officially suspends the import of Russian gas, oil and electricity.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak reacted positively to this news.
He stressed that this is an example of others allies.
A great example for other allies how to gain independence from Russian energy resources, Andrey Yermak said.
Lithuania stopped importing Russian energy resources
On May 22, 2022, Lithuania officially stopped importing Russian energy resources. As the Lithuanian Energy Ministry said, this is a very important step not only on the path to energy independence, but also an expression of solidarity with Ukraine.
“We cannot allow the Russian military machine to be financed with our money,” – the message says.
The ministry emphasized that the state will achieve full energy independence only if it successfully completes synchronization, meets its electricity needs through local production of “green energy” and becomes an electricity exporting country.
Pay attention! Note that Lithuania is one of the most devoted partners of Ukraine. It supports our state both in European integration and in providing military assistance. It is also involved in the reception of refugees and sanctions against the EU, and the companies of this country are among the most active in exiting the Russian market.
We add that the European Energy Exchange Nord Pool has stopped trading in Russian electricity – this means that the Baltic countries will not receive electricity from Russia.
The oil embargo against Russia is supported by almost all EU members. Dmitry Kuleba noted that only one country is blocking the initiative. The diplomat stressed that the EU must find a solution on how to resolve the concerns of this country and approve the embargo. Kuleba did not name the country, but it is clear that he is talking about Hungary. Budapest publicly voiced its position.
Finland refused to pay for gas in rubles
Note that on May 17, Gasum decided to sue the Russian Gazprom Export on demand to pay for gas in rubles .
The Finnish company said that it does not accept the requirements for switching to payments in rubles. Prior to this, Russia accepted payment for gas in euros.
It should be noted that on May 14, Russia stopped supplying electricity to Finland. Moscow took such steps against the backdrop of Finland's official application for NATO membership.
