EU calls for stricter reporting rules on Russian gas imports
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A group of EU countries, including France and the Baltic states, has called on the European Commission to strengthen reporting rules for importing Russian LNG (liquefied natural gas) across the bloc, according to Reuters.
"We consider (it) important to ensure full transparency on imports of Russian natural gas and to shed light on the identity of natural gas suppliers who import Russian LNG," the document said.
Additionally, the countries want the Commission to tighten the "reporting obligation for unloading operations of Russian LNG," as public data does not provide the full picture.
EU members want the Commission to propose stricter reporting rules by March. These include requiring LNG terminal operators to provide information on the share of Russian LNG in the cargoes being unloaded and requiring storage operators to monitor the origin of the LNG.
The document is signed by Lithuania, Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Luxembourg, and Sweden.
Meanwhile, US authorities do not accuse American companies whose products Russia uses in missile production of violating export controls. Their components continue to be supplied to Russia through intermediaries.
On October 14, EU High Representative Josep Borrell stated that Western countries, including EU nations, must increase oversight of the export activities of companies producing sensitive electronic components that Russians use in weapon production.
The Ukrainian government has announced that Ukraine will not extend the gas transit agreement with Russia after its expiration.
