economy
March 25, 2026
EC postpones publication of ban on Russian oil imports for EU countries
Initially, April 15 was discussed, but the ban clause has now disappeared from the European Commission's agenda

TL;DR
- The European Commission has not set a precise date for a draft ban on Russian oil imports for EU countries.
- The proposal remains a commitment, with officials emphasizing the mistake of resuming Russian energy imports.
- An initial target date of April 15 has been removed from the European Commission's agenda, and a new date is being sought.
- European officials have previously stated intentions to cease importing Russian energy resources.
- The delay is occurring against the backdrop of a dispute between Brussels, Hungary, and Slovakia, following Ukraine's blocking of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline.
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