Russia's invasion of Ukraine and EU's policy to reduce energy dependence on Russia: prospect and implications
Journal: Korean Society for European Integration
Year: 2022

The European Union (EU) announced its plans to suspend imports of Russian energy sources in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This study examines the debates on the EU's energy dependence on Russia from the European perspective. It also reviews RePowerEU, the EU's roadmap to reduce and stop imports of natural gas from Russia, and changes that the plan will bring about. Most EU member countries have a very high energy dependence rate, and Russia accounts for a high share in fossil fuel im