Bangladesh, Feb. 3 -- Since the onset of the Ukraine war, the European Union has made significant strides in reconfiguring its energy security strategy. In a bid to sever dependence on Russian energy, EU nations have signed multiple new gas agreements, particularly with the United States and Middle Eastern nations. However, as geopolitical realities evolve and discussions of a potential settlement between Moscow and Kyiv gain traction, the debate surrounding the future role of Russian gas in Europes energy mix has resurfaced.

Newly appointed EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has firmly pledged to end the blocs reliance on Russian energy by 2027. Yet, within the political corridors of Brussels, discussions have emerged about whether to...