Newshour EU to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027
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Dec 3, 2025 The European Union is set to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027, a move prompted by ongoing tensions from the Ukraine conflict. In Ukraine, sovereignty issues in Donbas are intensifying, with President Zelensky steadfast against ceding territory. Meanwhile, a Swiss town embraces cryptocurrency by accepting Bitcoin for payments. The search for Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 will restart, igniting renewed interest in its mysterious disappearance after 11 years.
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EU Commits To Ending Russian Gas Imports
- The EU agreed to phase out remaining Russian gas imports by 2027 to exert economic pressure on Moscow.
- Ursula von der Leyen framed it as a step toward Europe's full energy independence from Russia.
Donbas Remains A Red Line For Ukrainians
- Ukrainian soldiers and civilians near Donetsk largely reject ceding Donbas, seeing it as non-negotiable territory.
- Front-line exhaustion and desertions contrast with firm public resistance to territorial concessions.
Parting Before The Front Line
- On a departing train, Andre hugged his girlfriend Polina before he returned to the front line.
- He described peace talks as "just chatter" and saw no end to the war soon.
