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The EU wants to end all Russian gas imports. Moscow's friends in the bloc say it's a 'serious mistake'

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The European Commission announced plans to phase out Russian gas, nuclear energy and liquefied natural gas imports by the end of 2027 .

Russia 's allies in eastern Europe say Brussels plans to end all Russian gas and energy imports are tantamount to "economic suicide" The move "paves the way to ensure the EU 's full energy independence from Russia ," the Commission said Tuesday .

Slovakia and Hungary have described Brussels plans as a "serious mistake" that would harm the region.