Inside Europe Three stories at the intersection between defense and climate security
Nov 13, 2025
Svetlana Romanko, a Ukrainian environmentalist and founder of Razam We Stand, discusses the alarming loopholes allowing EU countries to import Russian LNG and the urgent need to cut off funding for the Kremlin. Meanwhile, Marco Sirotti, a researcher focused on cement emissions, shares insights on how to decarbonize the industry through innovative technologies and policy changes. Together, they highlight the intertwined challenges of climate security and defense, revealing crucial gaps in climate research exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.
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LNG Loophole Fuels War Financing
- EU purchases of Russian LNG persist despite sanctions, creating moral and security dilemmas for Ukraine and Europe.
- Svetlana Romanko links continued LNG imports to funding Russia's war and urges immediate closure of loopholes.
Close Sanctions Loopholes Now
- Shorten sanction timelines and compel firms like SEFE and TotalEnergies to end long-term Russian LNG contracts.
- Create a dedicated EU authority to investigate and enforce sanctions breaches immediately.
A Gardener's Warm-Winter Warning
- A Russian gardener described warmer winters harming tulips, narcissus and fruit trees and increasing pests.
- The gardener shared local observations about January being the warmest on record and birds chirping in winter.