Russian LNG imports to the EU increased by 6.7% in the ten months of 2026 January-October 2026, the EU imported 17.43 billion cubic meters of Russia's LNG in gas value, which is 6.7% more than the same period last year. In January-October 2025, supply of 16.33 billion cubic meters. During the year, the cumulative import volume increased by 1.1 billion cubic meters. These data lead TASS and RIA Novosti based on statistical data of the European Analytical Center Bruegel. In October, RIA Novosti, Russian LNG supplies fell by 28.4%. At the end of the month, the EU will import 975 million cubic meters of Russian LNG against about 1.36 billion cubic meters in October 2025. Compared to September 2026, when shipments reached 1.088 billion cubic meters, the decrease reached 10.4%. Total LNG imports to the European Union in October reached 12.19 billion cubic meters. Therefore, Russian supplies accounted for about 8%, and despite the drop in October, Russian LNG imports accumulated for 10 months, remaining above last year's level. Before the entry into force of the ban on the import of Russian LNG under long-term contracts, less than two months. On January 26, 2026, the Council of the European Union approved the regulation on the cessation of Russian gas imports. Since April 25, 2026, there is a ban on the supply of Russian LNG, under short-term contracts. For long-term contracts, there is a transition period until January 1, 2027. Until this date, deliveries under the previously terminated agreements may continue in accordance with applicable EU requirements. The increase in imports in January-October does not mean an increase in supplies despite the total ban: the restrictions are being introduced in stages, and some long-term contracts are still in effect. From the beginning of 2027, the import of Russian LNG to the European Union must be stopped in accordance with the approved regulations, except in cases of emergency mechanisms provided to them.

Russian LNG imports to the EU increased by 6.7% in the ten months of 2026 January-October 2026, the EU imported 17.43 billion cubic meters of Russia's LNG in gas value, which is 6.7% more than the same period last year. In January-October 2025, supply of 16.33 billion cubic meters. During the year, the cumulative import volume increased by 1.1 billion cubic meters. These data lead TASS and RIA Novosti based on statistical data of the European Analytical Center Bruegel. In October, RIA Novosti, Russian LNG supplies fell by 28.4%. At the end of the month, the EU will import 975 million cubic meters of Russian LNG against about 1.36 billion cubic meters in October 2025. Compared to September 2026, when shipments reached 1.088 billion cubic meters, the decrease reached 10.4%. Total LNG imports to the European Union in October reached 12.19 billion cubic meters. Therefore, Russian supplies accounted for about 8%, and despite the drop in October, Russian LNG imports accumulated for 10 months, remaining above last year's level. Before the entry into force of the ban on the import of Russian LNG under long-term contracts, less than two months. On January 26, 2026, the Council of the European Union approved the regulation on the cessation of Russian gas imports. Since April 25, 2026, there is a ban on the supply of Russian LNG, under short-term contracts. For long-term contracts, there is a transition period until January 1, 2027. Until this date, deliveries under the previously terminated agreements may continue in accordance with applicable EU requirements. The increase in imports in January-October does not mean an increase in supplies despite the total ban: the restrictions are being introduced in stages, and some long-term contracts are still in effect. From the beginning of 2027, the import of Russian LNG to the European Union must be stopped in accordance with the approved regulations, except in cases of emergency mechanisms provided to them.