Poland warns against restarting Russia gas supplies

 Poland warns against restarting Russia gas supplies

Poland's President, Andrzej Duda, has firmly stated that gas flows from Russia to Western Europe should never be restored, even if a peace agreement is reached between Russia and Ukraine. He emphasized that the Nord Stream pipelines, which have been inactive since 2022, should be dismantled to prevent countries like Germany from resuming Russian gas imports. 

Duda highlighted the dangers of reviving Russian gas supplies, warning that it would provide Russia with economic and military leverage, posing threats to Ukraine, Poland, and Central Europe. He also rejected peace deals allowing Russia to retain occupied Ukrainian territories, viewing them as violations of international law. 

This stance aligns with Poland's broader efforts to reduce dependence on Russian energy sources. In January 2025, Poland announced plans to cut imports of Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by approximately 80% due to Western sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine conflict. This reduction will lower imports from an average of 100,000 metric tons per month in 2024 to about 20,000 tons monthly in 2025. 

Poland's position reflects a broader European effort to decrease reliance on Russian energy supplies, with discussions ongoing about alternative energy sources and routes to ensure energy security in the region.