15 minutes agoLithuania bans Russian energy purchase
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Lithuania from today no longer imports energy from Russia. Energy Minister Dainius Kreivies stated that gas, oil and electricity purchases from Moscow were stopping to show “solidarity” with Ukraine and to cut funds for the Russian war subx2>. He hopes that demand for electricity could be met through [...]
Energy Minister Dainius Kreivies stated that gas, oil and electricity purchases from Moscow were stopping to show “solidarity” with Ukraine and to cut funds for the Russian war subx2>.
He hopes that demand for electricity could be met through local green energy production.
Lithuania, a former Soviet state and a NATO member, is a strong ally of Ukraine.
Despite the invasion of Ukraine, Russia continues to provide fuel for many European countries.
However, Finland's gas supply was cut off yesterday after it rejected Moscow's request to pay in ruble, reports the BBC.
