https://sputnikglobe.com/20260806/record-russian-lng-imports-fail-to-boost-eu-winter-gas-reserves-1124545885.htmlRecord Russian LNG Imports Fail to Boost EU Winter Gas ReservesRecord Russian LNG Imports Fail to Boost EU Winter Gas ReservesSputnik InternationalDespite record purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first half of 2026, EU gas storage levels remain at their lowest for this time of year in a decade and a half, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and EU regulators analyzed by Sputnik on Thursday. Meanwhile, Russian gas imports have not declined but increased. From January to May, pipeline gas imports rose 7% year-on-year, while LNG imports increased 11%, according to Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). The EU has confirmed a gradual phase-out of Russian gas, with a full ban due by 2027. https://sputnikglobe.com/20260519/eu-doubles-purchases-of-russian-lng-in-march-1124150007.htmlrussiaSputnik International feedback@sputniknews.com +74956456601 MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“ 252 602026Sputnik International feedback@sputniknews.com +74956456601 MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“ 252 60Newsen_ENSputnik International feedback@sputniknews.com +74956456601 MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“ 252 601920 1080 true1920 1440 true1920 1920 trueSputnik International feedback@sputniknews.com +74956456601 MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“ 252 60Sputnik Internationalrussia, europe, european union (eu), liquefied natural gas (lng)