EU to mull steps to reduce dependence on Russian gas and oil

The EU energy ministers will discuss dependence on Russian gas, oil and coal next Tuesday, July 26, spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry said on Friday, Report informs, citing foreign media.

The EU has decided to gradually get rid of dependence on gas, oil and coal imports from Russia as soon as possible ... This will be one of the main issues at the meeting of EU energy ministers next Tuesday, the spokesman told a briefing.

Earlier, the European Commission said that the EU is preparing for the winter, based on the 'worst' scenario, which provides that Gazprom will no longer supply gas to Europe.