Minister of Economy of Latvia Janis Wittenbergs said that the country intends to abandon Russian gas. This could happen as early as January 1, 2023, according to ERR..

Wittenbergs noted that this is a historic decision that will strengthen the energy security of Latvia.

According to him, amendments to the law providing for the rejection of Russian gas will be submitted to parliament.

“The first step for Latvia is to agree with Finland and Estonia that Latvia will be able to receive additional gas from the terminal in Paldiski until it builds its own gas terminal,” Wittenbergs said..

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