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Amid ongoing Ukraine peace efforts, Washington and Moscow have reportedly discussed reviving Russian gas exports to Europe, according to sources familiar with the matter. After Europe slashed Russian gas imports in response to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Gazprom reported a $7 billion loss, and its share of the European gas market plummeted from 40% to 19%.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for peace could pave the way for renewed gas ties, with discussions involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Kremlin investment chief Kirill Dmitriev reportedly including energy. U.S. involvement could help navigate European opposition and give Washington oversight on gas flow volumes. Talks have explored U.S. firms investing in Gazprom, Nord Stream, or the Ukraine transit pipeline, potentially re-exporting Russian gas via U.S. intermediaries.
Despite reduced dependency, several European nations—including Hungary, Slovakia, France, and Spain—continue to import Russian gas, mainly via TurkStream and LNG contracts with Novatek. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow’s readiness to supply gas, noting ongoing interest from European buyers.
However, EU leadership remains firm on phasing out Russian energy, with plans to ban new contracts by 2025 and existing ones by 2027. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that reopening Russian gas flows would be a “historic mistake.”
Legal disputes over breached contracts and damaged infrastructure—such as the 2022 sabotage of Nord Stream—pose further hurdles. Still, sources say Gazprom is offering 24-month discounted contracts to attract German buyers, marking a shift from its traditional long-term agreements.
The possibility of resumed Russian gas flows hinges on political will and the outcome of ongoing peace negotiations, where U.S. mediation could prove pivotal.
