European Commission spokesperson says the EU remains committed to sanctions on imports of Russian oil and gas, and reiterates desire that Russia does not benefit from the war

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European Commission spokesperson says the EU remains committed to sanctions on imports of Russian oil and gas, and reiterates desire that Russia does not benefit from the war

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