Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Macron: EU's Russian Energy Imports 'Marginal' Issue
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe's remaining imports of energy from Russia are not a big deal anymore.
He says Europe is importing much less oil and gas than before.
Former US President Donald Trump wants Europe to stop buying Russian oil completely.
He's hinted at possibly adding more restrictions on trade with Russia.
The EU has already banned some Russian petroleum products and is thinking about banning Russian natural gas.
Macron says more sanctions depend on other people too.
He's also cautious about using frozen Russian money to help Ukraine, as it must comply with international rules.
Macron states EU's Russian energy imports are now 'very marginal'.
The EU reduced its oil and gas consumption from Russia by over 80%.
Donald Trump calls for EU to cut off Russian oil imports.
US proposes trade restrictions on goods from China, India, etc.
Macron expresses caution regarding use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine.
- Who
- Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump
- What
- Discussions on EU's energy imports from Russia and potential sanctions.
- When
- Recent Interview
- Where
- Interview broadcast on CBS's Face the Nation
- Why
- To address the EU's dependence on Russian energy and possible sanctions.
Macron's Perspective
Trump's Perspective
Russian Energy Dependence
Macron's Perspective
EU's current reliance on Russian energy is 'very marginal'.
Trump's Perspective
Europe should stop purchasing Russian oil.
Sanctions on Russia
Macron's Perspective
Further sanctions are not solely Macron's decision.
Trump's Perspective
May consider additional measures against Russia if EU does not cut imports.
- Key Figure
- Emmanuel Macron, French President
- Main Topic
- EU's Russian Energy Imports
- Macron's Stance
- EU's remaining imports are 'very marginal'
- EU Oil/Gas Reduction
- Consumption decreased by over 80%
- US Stance
- Calls for Europe to reduce dependence on Russian oil