How EU companies profit from Russian gas and keep the Arctic project alive… Instead of rejecting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), European countries increased their purchases to record levels in the spring of 2026. In the context of the war in Iran, deliveries from the Yamal LNG plant to the EU rose 17% over the first four months of the year, reaching 6.7 million tonnes. Between January and April, European terminals took in 91 cargoes — 98% of the plant’s entire exports — bringing Russia nearly €3.88 billion. But Europe’s dependence on Yamal LNG goes well beyond purchasing the fuel. […]