Europe must stop importing any Russian oil and gas. All this money is spent by Russia directly on the war. We see no increase in social support inside Russia, which means all of these funds are going to the war. If there is a shortage of money for the war, social support for people in Russia will decrease. If social support decreases, people will become dissatisfied. And the Russian leadership will be dissatisfied as well. History shows: Russia has always changed after hunger riots. And that is exactly what they fear.
Yes, there are risks and alternative logistics may cost more. But a way must be found to stop buying Russian energy. On this, I fully support the U.S., and Ukraine is ready to help Europe.
This must be part of a comprehensive solution: not only energy, but also the shadow fleet, and in principle, halting Russiaโs ability to trade and export goods by sea. This is also an important way to reduce its economy. Shadow fleet, banking sector, energy โ total sanctions are needed, without exceptions.