Europe Today EU commissioner for Energy plans hails historic proposal to wean off Russian oil
Dec 5, 2025
Join EU Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jørgensen, a former Danish politician, as he discusses the bold new proposal to phase out Russian gas by 2028 and the strategic shift from sanctions to outright bans. Ukraine correspondent Sasha Vakulina shares insights from ongoing diplomatic talks and urgent discussions around frozen Russian assets for Ukrainian support. The episode also touches on protests in Bulgaria and the rising tensions over the nation's budget, revealing how these issues intertwine with broader EU dynamics.
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Florida Talks After Putin Meeting
- Sasha Vakulina reports Ukrainian negotiators met US envoys in Florida for updates after talks between Trump’s envoy and Putin.
- She says US support may favour Ukraine's sovereignty but not necessarily its territorial integrity, worrying Europeans.
EU To Ban Russian Gas By 2028
- The EU will fully phase out Russian gas imports by 2028 using a legal ban rather than unanimous sanctions.
- Dan Jørgensen says this prevents restarting dependence after any future peace deal and removes Russia's energy leverage.
Legal Route Chosen Over Unanimous Sanctions
- Unanimity required for sanctions blocked a fast ban, so the Commission chose a prohibition route.
- Jørgensen frames the ban as a structural decision to avoid future dependence on Russia.