欧盟再出制裁，批准禁购俄罗斯天然气协议，对俄经济造成巨大打击

Core Points - The EU has officially approved a landmark regulation to end all imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipeline gas by 2026 [1][3] - This decision is one of the most significant energy decisions made by the EU since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, aiming to eliminate dependence on Russian energy [1][3] Regulation Details - The regulation mandates the cessation of Russian LNG imports by the end of 2026, with pipeline gas deliveries to be completely halted by September 30, 2027 [3] - There is an option for member states to delay the pipeline cutoff until November 1, 2027, if they face difficulties securing sufficient non-Russian gas supplies before winter [3] - Hungary and Slovakia opposed the measure but could not prevent its implementation due to the requirement of a simple majority for approval [3] Energy Supply Diversification - Prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, over 40% of the EU's gas supply came from Russia, which is expected to drop to about 13% by 2025 as member states diversify their energy suppliers and enhance storage capacity [3] - The new regulation represents the final phase of this transition towards energy independence from Russia [3] REPowerEU Strategy - The EU Council describes the regulation as a key milestone in the "REPowerEU" strategy, aimed at eliminating reliance on Russian fossil fuels [5] - The regulation includes stronger oversight mechanisms requiring member states to verify the production sources of all imported gas to prevent circumvention of the ban [5] Compliance and Penalties - Member states must submit national diversification plans by March 1, 2026, addressing supply security issues and any remaining Russian gas orders held by private companies [6] - Non-compliance may result in fines of at least €2.5 million for individuals and €40 million or up to 3.5% of global annual turnover for companies [6] Financial Implications for Russia - As of August 2025, EU countries were still paying €1.15 billion monthly for fossil fuel purchases from Russia, with Hungary, Slovakia, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium accounting for 85% of these expenditures [6] - The loss of the EU market, historically Russia's most lucrative gas market, will significantly impact Russia's fiscal stability and limit its social spending, military funding sustainability, and investment capacity [6]