European officials are divided over whether E.U. member states should restart Russian pipeline gas imports as part of a potential deal to end the Ukraine war. While some countries, like Hungary and Germany, support the move to reduce energy costs, others, particularly in Eastern Europe, oppose it, citing concerns over Russia's aggression. Despite efforts to cut reliance on Russian energy, the E.U. still imports Russian gas and LNG, with Russia making up 8% of E.U. gas imports in late 2024.
