Core Insights - The European Union remains a significant importer of Russian energy products, despite efforts to reduce oil purchases, with EU's share of Russian oil exports at 6% compared to India's 38% [1] - The EU is still the largest buyer of Russian natural gas, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases accounting for 51% of Russian exports, while pipeline gas makes up 37% [3] Group 1: EU Energy Imports - Hungary is the largest importer of Russian energy within the EU, purchasing €356 million worth of Russian petrochemical products in June, including €165 million in crude oil and €191 million in pipeline gas [4] - Belgium ranks second, importing €300 million worth of LNG from Russia in June, with a 12% increase in LNG imports compared to the previous month [4] - France is the third-largest importer, acquiring €232 million in LNG, with Germany sourcing significant amounts of Russian gas through France [4] Group 2: Changes in Energy Purchasing - Although the EU appears to have reduced pipeline gas purchases from Russia, it has increased LNG imports, effectively changing the channel of energy procurement [5] - The Trump administration previously pressured the EU to impose sanctions on Russia, demanding a complete halt to all oil and gas purchases from Russia [5] - The ongoing conflict has complicated Germany's plans to become a hub for Russian gas in Europe, as the Nord Stream 2 project has been halted [4][6]

当地时间4月14日，欧盟成员国外长在卢森堡举行会议，讨论欧盟在外交事务中面临的主要挑战，其中 乌克兰问题位居首位。欧盟外交与安全政策高级代表卡娅.卡拉斯表示，乌克兰已经同意无条件停火一 个月了，但还没有看到俄罗斯方面同意这一点。显而易见的是，欧盟需要加大对乌克兰的支持。今年， 欧洲国家已经承诺提供230亿欧元，比去年有所增加。卡拉斯还表示，现在欧盟必须对俄罗斯施加极限 压力以真正结束这场冲突。在当天的外交部长会议上，各国将讨论如何进一步帮助乌克兰遏制俄罗斯。 向乌克兰提供更多军事援助也是今天会谈的议题之一。(央视新闻) ...