# Ukraine and EU split over US-backed plan to restore Russian gas flows to Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/125571

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-02 13:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-eu-split-over-us-backed-plan-to-bring-russian-gas-back-to-europe/

> EU officials say the bloc is unlikely to accept a US proposal to resume Russian gas deliveries to Europe through Ukraine. Washington argues the plan could help secure a ceasefire and bring Kyiv economic benefits, but the EU is legally committed to phasing out Russian gas by 2027 and is frustrated that the US has advanced initiatives without consulting the bloc first.

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