The European Union is under pressure to accelerate its RepowerEU initiative to reduce reliance on Russian energy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the threat of sanctions.

This urgency is driven by the need to avoid potential repercussions from sanctions, especially as some EU member states continue to import Russian gas and oil.

Several EU countries still import energy from Russia, which could trigger serious consequences from U.S. secondary sanctions.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys has emphasized the critical need for the EU to fast-track the energy transition, especially in light of an imminent ultimatum from Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin that expires in 50 days.