Netherlands still buys Russian LNG despite EU sanctions

The Netherlands is importing approximately 12% of its liquid natural gas supplies from Russia, according to reports, despite EU member states' stated commitment to reducing dependence on Russian energy.

The continued imports highlight tensions between energy security policies and sanctions enforcement across the bloc. Dutch reliance on Russian LNG persists even as EU nations work toward diversifying energy sources and reducing Moscow's economic leverage.

The figure raises questions about how strictly energy import restrictions are being applied across member states and whether alternatives are available at competitive prices.