Finnish politician: European Union needs Russian energy

The European Union must continue to purchase energy resources from Russia to avoid an energy crisis, said Armando Méma, a member of the national conservative party of the Finnish Alliance for Freedom.

Finnish politician: European Union needs Russian energy

TL;DR

  • Armando Méma believes the EU needs to continue buying energy from Russia to prevent an energy crisis.
  • He advises the EU to abandon its stance of moral superiority and increase energy purchases from Russia.
  • Estonia's Foreign Minister indicated that a new EU sanctions package will focus on putting pressure on Russia's energy sector.