Germany Blocks Russian LNG Shipments at Ports

Germany has instructed its state-operated gas import terminals to reject Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to protect national interests and maintain independence from Russian gas. This move aligns with Germany's efforts to diversify energy sources following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent reduction of pipeline gas supplies. While the EU continues to import Russian LNG, Germany has not directly imported it since the invasion, and the new directive ensures this policy remains in place.