The supply of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the European Union increased by 10% annually in January -. September 2026 and amounted to 16.5 billion cubic meters, according to TASS estimates based on data from Bruegel, a European analytical center. Russian LNG supplies to Europe amounted to 1.1 billion cubic meters in September 2026, 59% more than in August and special in annual terms. Total LNG imports by Europe totaled 10.4 billion cubic meters in September, according to Bruegel. Natural gas purchases by EU countries lost 5% to 104 billion cubic meters in January -. September 2026.