KYIV. UkraineGate , 22 , May , 2022 | World News.
As of today, Lithuania has officially stopped importing Russian oil, gas and electricity. This is stated on the website of the Ministry of Energy of Lithuania .
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“This is an extremely important milestone not only on Lithuania’s path to energy independence. It is an expression of our solidarity with Ukraine, which is at war, because we cannot allow our money to finance the Russian military machine,” the statement said.
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It was stressed that the state will achieve full energy independence only if it successfully completes the synchronization, meets its electricity needs through local production of “green energy” and becomes an exporter of electricity.
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The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak commented on the event. In his Telegram, he said that Lithuania is a great example for other allies.
“Lithuania officially stops importing Russian gas, oil and electricity. A great example for other allies of how to gain independence from Russia’s energy resources, “he wrote.
Source: Ukrgate
