Sefcovic: Greater political will from both Ukraine & Russia in talks

After talks broke down, EU officials, including Maros Sefcovic, have complained that neither Russia or Ukraine is doing enough to find a happy medium

by: Erica Mills

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EU Observer: EU "Frustrated" as Russia-Ukraine Gas Talks Break Down

EU mediators have complained of bad will on both sides after Russia-Ukraine gas talks broke down, posing questions on energy security.

Maros Sefcovic, the EU energy commissioner, said in Brussels on Wednesday (1 July): “I think you see my frustration. I’m not trying to hide it”.

“We need a much stronger demonstration of political will from both sides”.

He spoke after mediating talks between the Russian and Ukrainian energy ministers in Vienna the day before, which broke off without a deal.

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