The ban took effect on April 25, while a significant decline in Russian LNG sales to Europe should be expected no earlier than in 2027 MOSCOW, April 25. /TASS/. The European Union’s ban on importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia on short-term contracts officially came into force on April 25. However, a significant decline in Russian LNG sales to Europe should be expected no earlier than in 2027. On January 26, the Council of the European Union formally approved a full ban on Russian