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EU’s top Russian LNG buyers wary of Brussels’ gas ban

EU’s top Russian LNG buyers wary of Brussels’ gas ban

France and Belgium are seeking more reassurances on Brussels’ proposal to gradually end Russian gas purchases by 2027.

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