Lithuania Stops Import Of Russian Gas For Domestic Demands

Lithuania is set to stop the imports of Russian gas to meet its domestic needs.

“From this month on - no more Russian gas in Lithuania," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda declared on Twitter.

Now, Lithuania's domestic consumption for natural gas will be met through the liquified natural gas (LNG) import terminal in the port of Klaipeda.

However, Vilnius hasn't stopped the transit of Russian gas to the Kalinigrad enclave yet.

Moreover, the country's energy ministry explained that the shift away from Russian supplies means that Lithuania wouldn't have to pay Moscow in roubles now.

Under the current circumstances of conflict with west, Russia has demanded foreign buyers to pay for its gas in roubles or deal with supply cuts.