EU Council approved a complete ban on Russian gas: what this means for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held an important meeting where energy issues were discussed, particularly the situation in border and frontline areas. A wide range of measures were considered, including responses to Russian terror.

The EU Council has adopted a position on the complete abandonment of Russian gas. The ban on imports of Russian natural gas is planned until 2028, and this applies to both pipeline and liquefied gas.

A Joint Operations Group has been established and the first deputy head of the State Border Guard Service has been appointed

Changes have been made in the Armed Forces of Ukraine regarding the structure, and a new Joint Operations Group has been created, which will be led by Major General Mykhailo Drapaty. Valeriy Vavryniuk has also been appointed as the first deputy head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

Other important events of the day

US President Donald Trump expressed the opinion that Ukraine can win the war against Russia. Also, the cause of the sudden death of the leader of the Green Grey band, Andrii Yatsenko, at the age of 55, remains unknown.

During the meeting, the President of Ukraine and participants discussed important energy issues and made decisions regarding the abandonment of Russian gas. Changes were also made to the structure of the Armed Forces, and a new group was created to coordinate defense measures. Unfortunately, a sad event also occurred - the leader of the Green Grey band suddenly died, and the information about the cause of his death remains unknown.