Core Points - Hungary's Foreign Minister, Szijjarto, announced that Hungary will use all political and legal means to block the EU's "REPowerEU" proposal aimed at banning Russian energy imports [1] - The European Council has reached a negotiating position on a draft regulation to gradually stop importing Russian natural gas, aiming for a complete halt by January 1, 2028 [1] - Starting January 1, 2026, the EU will prohibit internal parties from signing new natural gas import contracts with Russia, while existing contracts will have a transition period [1] Summary by Sections - **Hungary's Position**: Hungary is determined to oppose the EU's energy import ban through all available means [1] - **Regulation Details**: The draft regulation seeks to completely stop imports of Russian pipeline gas and LNG by January 1, 2028, with specific timelines for new contracts and existing agreements [1] - **Approval Process**: The proposal still requires approval from the European Parliament before it can be enacted [1]

Core Viewpoint - The CEO of Norway's national oil company indicates that the likelihood of Russian pipeline natural gas returning to Europe is lower than previously expected in February, and there is no indication that the Nord Stream pipeline will be reactivated [1] Group 1 - The possibility of Russian natural gas returning to Europe has diminished compared to earlier predictions made in February [1] - There is skepticism regarding the reactivation of the Nord Stream pipeline [1]

Core Viewpoint - The CEO of TotalEnergies expressed skepticism about the return of Russian pipeline gas to Europe within the next 12 months, indicating that such a return would require significant time [1] Group 1 - The CEO's statement reflects the ongoing uncertainty in the European energy market regarding Russian gas supplies [1] - The comment suggests that the current geopolitical climate and infrastructure challenges may hinder the quick resumption of gas flows from Russia to Europe [1]