BRUSSELS, 02 May 2022, (TON): European Union countries are split on how soon they wind down dependence on Russian energy supplies.
While sanctions have been applied to other areas of business, the EU remains heavily reliant on Russian oil and gas.
Germany's economic minister said the country would be able to weather a Russian oil ban by the end of 2022, as he appeared to back tougher sanctions.
However, Hungary has said it opposes such a move, stating it would not back measures that could endanger supplies.
EU ministers met to discuss how to manage the situation, under intense pressure to reduce the revenue stream supporting President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
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