Lithuania ditches Russian gas thanks to LNG while EU remains heavily dependent | DW News

Lithuania this month became the envy of the EU when it announced it had completely stopped importing gas from Russia. It was able to pull the plug on Russian energy thanks to its investment in a terminal to import liquified natural gas, or LNG, with the fitting name Independence.
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#Lithuania #RussianGas #UkraineWar

[@thecelt4807]

BIG respect to lithuania champions greets and love from australia

[@laurastortoni-hager1510]

GREAT LITHUANIA. GOOD FOR YOU.

[@raskolnikov1461]

Useful to understand the origins of things. Looking around. Reading labels on clothes. Russian gas in things we enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars we drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and it is not needed to mention where the materials for phones and computers come from. The is a value in the realisation of these things, I believe. To wake up and to stop being a child. To stop the demonisation of Russia. Russia deserves respect.

[@draganku]

I like Australia.. Viena is very nice at winter...

[@realramas]

@@draganku austria and AUSTRALIA dufferent countries

[@petereriksson7166]

The more I hear about Lithuania the more impressed I get.

[@serversupport3523]

Whahahaha!! Are you OK upstairs?

[@dinozauriukas100]

@@serversupport3523 Kremlin bot detected, opinion rejected.

[@serversupport3523]

@@dinozauriukas100Is that really the most intelligent thing you could think of saying? If the answer is yes, please don't talk to me again.

[@karkevicius]

Visit it bro. Stop hearing about it lmao

[@mskouds]

look at our history,, it will blow your mind... centuries off bs is enough

[@DCFunBud]

Little Lithuania shows the world what it means to have integrity, ingenuity, and grit.

[@packageism]

I visited that port 10yrs ago and learned about the country and it’s people. They are intelligent people and their quality of school education is of a very high standard. The news today doesn’t surprise me

[@karleskobbyofficial]

Well done Lithuania! 👏🏾

[@babblo1389]

The price hikes are also the sharpest in Lithuania. No wonder their population has shrunk by 25%. Let's pat them on the shoulder and hope our leaders are less reckless towards us🙂

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

Gee, thanks. As a resident of Vilnius I can saay it was easy...

[@alexorehowski3387]

@@babblo1389 Population shrunk by more than 1/3 in last 30 years. It is a dying country full of old people. Young adults are moving into EU or UK.

[@MillennialO]

@LITH LABAS NOT paying for Russian war crimes maybe true but what about America's and Nato's war crimes?

[@alexorehowski3387]

@@davideldred.campingwilder6481 Like you did something to help it. Vilnus has been Russian for most of last 200 years and only 30 years part of "Lithuania" that is rapidly deteriorating. Under Soviet Union it had heavy industry and healthy economy, now the only source of income is the PORT that is run by clans of thugs rooting from wild 90s. Young people are leaving but yeah, very successful state.

[@MiSt3300]

Well done Lithuania! We in Poland must follow suit!

[@cs-rj8ru]

Go buy your gas somewhere else. NOT the US.

[@rarefootball10]

@@cs-rj8ru Why not???

[@kushaldesai7895]

Because US only cares about money. Gas is not hard to produce in your own country or buy from some poor country which can help them too.

[@mikeortiz7363]

The price is much higher. You beginning to see the whole picture of this war 🤔

[@JAS563ify]

Uk need to cut it off also, there's no point us paying for Putins war machine

[@rnsdm5076]

So much respect for Lithuania for giving the world a shred of hope.

[@on_set5917]

Well we kind of prepared for it. It was very obvious what was going to happen , unfortunately not for the other EU goverments ...

[@faisoldier2012]

I started paying attention to Lithuania since 2019, after they introduce new anti-corruption laws. But, now I am very impressed with this action. Definitely a country that is going in a good direction, worth to visit and worth to invest in. 🇱🇹Keep it Lithuania!

[@BloodyDepths]

This is a 20 year old project not something that was quickly developed. Very easy to start early when you're not delusional about the true nature of certain countries.

[@mantasv6208]

The construction of the vessel started in September 2012 and christening was held in February 2014.

[@loganl7547]

While it is true these kinds of infrastructure projects do take considerable time under normal circumstances, these are NOT normal circumstances...

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

So what?

[@rajlowkie6616]

@@ellenfaulkner7616 If you can research Putin's 22 year old speeches & still think,

[@JerzyFeliksKlein]

@@unknownexistenceX Quoting a British PM from mid 19th century to show your smart shows the opposite - that you're rather pretentious. The world has slightly changed in the last 170 years. Britain has followed that rule for that time and guess what - they indeed don't have any friends.

[@Mr.Cerera69]

As lithuanian myself from same town where this ship is docked it is really nice to see so many positive comments about my country. We had so many negative opinions at the beginning due to cost of this ship and if it was needed. Right now i can say this is one best strategic decisions of my goverment during independence years! Little country, big hearts!

[@chevyvet69]

Nothing but respect here I'm An American Lithuanian Stay strong our thoughts are with you greetings from the USA

[@faisoldier2012]

You should be very proud. ☮️✌️

[@tarzan12345]

Even in a far away land like Vietnam when people talk about the Soviet Union, Russia and the current world affairs, Lithuania often comes up as a shining example of how a small former Soviet republic integrates itself with Europe/the west and become much better country for its citizen’s. On top of that probably no other countries have more negative view of China than Vietnam so people also admire/respect the fact that Lithuania stood up to China’s bullying.

[@Atlas.Valiants]

never heard of you

[@raskolnikov1461]

Naive! Deeply not understanding the reality and origins of things. When did you use anything made in Lithuania? Look around you. Read labels on your clothes. Russian gas in things you enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars you drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and I hope I do not need to tell you where the materials for phones and computers are from. Wake up and stop being a child. Stop demonisation of Russia.

[@KatharineOsborne]

The more I learn about the Baltic countries the more I admire them. Forward-thinking and progressive 👍

[@petereriksson7166]

I want my country to start to build strong relations and cooperation with Lithuania in every area.

[@rv6104]

And your country is?

[@petereriksson7166]

@@rv6104 My name is a strong hint.

[@Rmx2011]

Impressive how fast Lithuania was able to switch completely away from Russian gas imports. This must've been in the works long before the war, smart thinking ahead and reducing depency on other nations in case of these emergencies. Well done!

[@Kellonsbillion]

Will that stop the war

[@ernd9598]

Dont misunderstood, it was bought like 8 years ago . So its not fast. At that time President was even cursed that she did this kind of madness and wasting tax payers money.

[@katinas1100]

It took 10 years to build it. Our then president knew that there is no way that we can depend on Russia. She called out Russias micro aggresions. I read that it would take Germany about 2 years to build so.ething like this.

[@souradeepchoudhury8515]

Lithuania is a very small country. It was easy for them .

[@TooSlowTube]

@@katinas1100 Never underestimate Germans.

[@cnordegren]

Lithuania once again LEADS the world with bold changes and defy bullies.🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹

[@alexsalemo9137]

Lithuania rsrsrsrs who is this? Is an country? What kind of product they produce?

[@ironman8257]

@@alexsalemo9137 suicide statistics

[@maxmartin7080]

Who cares! Well done Lithuania!

[@--Skip--]

Well done, Lithuania! 👍👍👍

[@arnasrinkevicius6075]

@@alexsalemo9137 Lasers. Yes world leader in laser development and production.

[@ebrim5013]

Lithuania has seriously and admirably been stepping up the last couple years. Standing up to both the Russian and Chinese autocrats.

[@tonyatgoogle6076]

Absolutely puppet . China has done nothing to Lithuania, yet Lithuanian wants to support Taiwan independent. Why doesn't Lithuania supports Donbass independent?

[@divyadas6153]

And embracing US democrats...sad

[@gianbianh]

@@divyadas6153 they're in the place they want to be. lithuania doesn't care bout russia and china at the end of everything, they're westerners. i don't see a problem in alligning with the US.

[@legend9805]

Lithiania following his master usa

[@digimaks]

About ""Autocrats" - this is not Russia or China - this is USA, which has been provoking wars all over the place, and forcing smaller weaker nations into submission and its military occpying alliance- NATO. You can enter NATO, but you will never be able to exit, even if you would want to.

[@Akira-hw3rz]

Absolutely much respect ✊ for Lithuania 🇱🇹

[@lunasmokezim1718]

Awesome foresight Lithuania! While other people are still talking others are making things happen.

[@richardfewer9348]

Because countries we trusted are actually frenemies. Time to pick sides hardcore. If they don’t want to send everything do not trust them.

[@richardfewer9348]

@@mamacryright5740 Lithuania knows freedom is not free. Slava Ukraine

[@richardfewer9348]

Ukraine is fighting alone because the whole world are cowards.

[@richardfewer9348]

Boycott all ruSSian products and services. Beware of countries that are frenemies. Ukraine lions and mama bears are fighting for you and yours. Freedom is not free

[@DarkSkay]

@@mamacryright5740 Indeed, wood is a good solution and climate-neutral when coming from sustainable production. Wood can be transformed into gas. Wood is easy to transport and cheap to store. Furthermore: a single missile can destroy a gigantic gas depot in one strike. But piles of logs would barely take any significant damage in such a scenario; logs are pretty much invulnerable to sabotage as well.

[@LWWM]

Look what people can do when there's seriousness and the will of the citizens.

[@danielarcadia7243]

Very True France has Joined Germany ( no more Showers ) ...seems Spain and Portugal who supply 30 % France Electricity , in a desperate attempt to curb run away inflation ( nat gas /Coal $$$$) are restricting export of Electricity to France...Like Germany .. France must stop showering

[@ThomasTomiczek]

Look what you can do when you are so small you do not matter (for the world market) and have no industry using a lot of energy. This is a city - albeit a big one - in terms of numbers of people and has no heavy energy intensive industry AND an oversized LNG terminal.

[@lucius1976]

Well, not so easy done for big countries. Their isn't enough LNG to go around for them.

[@BestCoachOnEarth]

There can be done a lot, and everyone can do a little bit. But in germany 90% people do nothing to save energy. They fight instead for their rights to waste earths recources.

[@gamm8939]

Yeah, this country would be the 9th biggest city by population if it was one. They have no heavy industry. And this took 10 years. Pretty easy for them

[@avantelvsitania3359]

Lithuania, at least in foreign policy has been an example. Bravely standing against authoritarian regimes, be it China or Russia. They demonstrate wisdom and concern for values. I am very happy that the Lithuanians, as the Baltics in the whole, are part of our brotherhood in EU and NATO.

[@friendship9904]

Try to buy from USA and NATO good luck when prices go up U need to look at long term

[@friendship9904]

@Craig Steddy U think so look what's happening around USA and western Europe when prices go up and rich gets richer and more people r losing their jobs look at USA Government spend more money on other countries than they do in Thier and they blame other cultures

[@friendship9904]

@Craig Steddy of it did they come at the end with the nuke on Japan

[@aslampervez2294]

@@friendship9904 Zelenski after destroying his own country by following usa policies of confrontation with Russia, now ordering EU to destroy their countries by implementing USA policies of complete sanctions on oil and Gass. He is truly Mr Bean of Ukraine in very dangerous way .., ,

[@friendship9904]

@@aslampervez2294 people will never understand that they blame other countries and cultures example European countries

[@ashley..sweetyhotgirl8568]

Despite all ups and downs through our independence years after exhausting Russian occupation look at where my country is now. Proud to call myself Lithuanian.

[@rhalfik]

Labas, Lietuva nuo juros iki juros. That's all I can say in Lithuanian :D

[@elenagekker1739]

Be proud . You have to say you are racist. Here we are beating ourselves and are learning race theory. You are not far behind. Also start practicing transgender other things from your beloved US.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

Well, Lithuania, has a tiny economy. That's the reason, why u guys can think to replace Russ gas. And suspect even that won't come without recession.

[@elenagekker1739]

Absolutely. well put.

[@gianbianh]

keep it up! some westerners think your country is a west puppet, but that's because they don't know what your country passed through when the russians came in.

[@snubbynognog6884]

great job, Lithuania. Great decision.

[@user-jq4of1mk1b]

Foolish decision lithuania

[@faterlandas]

We have a history of living next to russia and it is not great. Energy is ALWAYS used as a weapon by russians. I am glad of country's decision to build this terminal that reduced prices from "highest in Europe" to global market price.

[@faterlandas]

I wonder when western countries will start to ACTUALLY LISTEN TO WHAT EASTERN COLLEAGUES ARE TELLING THEM?? We have 50 years of experience living with russians we know how they think.

[@earth.planet8860]

@@user-jq4of1mk1b yeah foolish according to Kremlin bots

[@denisgorjunov]

@@faterlandas name any example when Russia used energy as a weapon.

[@RuleofFive]

Glad to see Lithuania making this move.

[@HBToastedAlmond]

I will Ask for thé Price of this LNG first. 2 years to be built 30% Lost in transformation Lucky they are only 3 millions people maximum

[@RuleofFive]

@@HBToastedAlmond Its not perfect to be sure but it beats funding a brutal dictator that has killed thousands of people, destroyed Ukraine and left 11 million Ukrainians homeless. Its the better choice in my book.

[@TheShalalai]

There was a big scandal with these ships. Basicly loan to buy these ships was provided by American hedge funds, connected with lithuanian politicians, and after it will be paid off, hedge fund owners will keep the ship and lithuania will have to pay rent for it. Such a scam of working people.

[@RuleofFive]

@@TheShalalai It's far from perfect and it is still better than funding Putin's war machine.

[@TheShalalai]

@@RuleofFive what do you mean far from perfect? Its a robbery some how praised in a west. We pay highest energy prices for diesel/petrol in europe even though we have oil refinery which was sold to Americans for 30 euro cents, and then compensation of 300m euros been paid for them from tax payers money because refinerywas not profitable enough. The idiotic thing is lithuania don't buy russian oil any more, but we buy from germans with a margin who buy oil from Russians. Probably we are one of the most corrupt countries in the world where bribes is unfortunately common thing, we are not that far from Russians

[@OilBaron100]

Such a forward thinking nation, Lithuania.

[@kremlintroll3268]

backwards thinking ....

[@JG-mp5nb]

@@kremlintroll3268 Not easily blackmailed by Russia. Sophisticated people.

[@digimaks]

@@JG-mp5nb Cutting off their own nose, is nothing sophisticated! They end up buying an expensive LNG instead of affordable pipe-delivered natural gas. They are the ones who are losers in this story. Russia will live perfectly fine with or without those Baltic stooges. Funny how many NATO folks like you are cheerign all sort of stupidity being pulled off, no matter what is it- as long as it is "against Russia". This is pathetic!

[@OdysseusMDA]

Watch the poor people freeze

[@rog69]

@@JG-mp5nb blackmailed? u mean russia wants them to pay for gas and not just give it for free? f outta here clown

[@jatinbangar4371]

Have you guys seen the baltic states? Lithuania , estonia and latvia are crushing it when it comes to economy. All three countries are absolutely beautiful!

[@aramhi1644]

Respect for Lithuania. First they recognised Taiwan and created relations with them despite China's threats, now they are doing this

[@fightback397]

Another puppet country = Seleinscki effect . Losers

[@steveperreira5850]

All nations are passed. They are no threat to anyone. Lithuania has one of the best educated populations in the world, if not the best. These are smart people. Good job. And Lithuanians, they put a good effort into practicing Christianity, and that means a lot

[@alw3203]

WHY DOES IT SAY 2 REPLIES WHEN THERE WAS ONLY ONE ?

[@ROWBRONCO]

OH YEAH !! ATTENTION SEEKERS by vocation !!! ….. 🥳 AMAZING !!!

[@thekaiser4333]

US oil barons vs Russian oligarchs: 1:0

[@MacXcode]

This is how SMART countries do things! Bravo Lithuania!

[@raskolnikov1461]

Naive. Useful to understand the origins of things. Looking around. Reading labels on clothes. Russian gas in things we enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars we drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and it is not needed to mention where the materials for phones and computers come from. The is a value in the realisation of these things, I believe. To wake up and to stop being a child. To stop the demonisation of Russia. Russia deserves respect.

[@wasupfool5692]

@@raskolnikov1461 Russia deserves anything BUT respect. At this point Putin is nothing but a war criminal

[@SnowBalling]

Lithuania never ceases to impress me. We need a billion more Lithuanians.

[@digimaks]

LOL, suuuuuure suuure.

[@SnowBalling]

@@digimaks ?

[@realramas]

He is russian troll most likely

[@stevenjohns7017]

They prepped way ahead of the rest of us. Bravo Lithuania!

[@obriets]

I am really proud to be a friend of Lithuania. How they’ve stood up to China and Russia is just simply stellar.

[@govinda102000]

Thank you Lithuanians from USA. You are truly sacrificing for some Ukraine Lives.

[@slobodanpaunovic3834]

Big economy power of Baltics one million people..😂😂😂😂

[@Lee-jc1ob]

Stood up to China? Are you aware that the LNG docked to EU now were originally sold to China under a 20 yrs contract with fixed price? Now China just let those batches from US directly to EU, with 3/4 times of price, and no need to come to China anymore. So that, China can get cheaper gas from Russia.

[@slobodanpaunovic3834]

What is the price of this gas, poor people will pay three times more. Economy will be very competitive.

[@Ksgggg]

The very reason there's no hope lithuania.

[@maureenbrophy7852]

This is such good news. Well done, good planning👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-yn3gw9gy3w]

they were actually planning to transport Russian goods through that terminal

[@katinas1100]

@@user-yn3gw9gy3w No.

[@user-yn3gw9gy3w]

@@katinas1100 really? they built it after the war started?

[@deividasnavickas]

@@user-yn3gw9gy3w it was first opened in 2014 with sole function of disconnecting from russian gas

[@totoshaebosha7983]

I love it. this will help Russia solve internal problems

[@ashley..sweetyhotgirl8568]

Congratulations Lithuania! It is always good to lead by example and wise for others to learn and follow from it…

[@diligentone-six2688]

Lithuania defied the Chinese and the Russians like a Champ. Europe, especially Germany and Hungary should follow their example.

[@aldra744]

China is a big mistake for us, country suffering a lot now and is left alone

[@user-hk4sb8wu9f]

while hiding behind EU and Nato.Its not really bravery finest example.

[@meng-hsuanlee8543]

Lithuania has really been the superstar in defending democracy

[@alejandrosotomartin9720]

Lithuanians knew what was going on. Clever people.

[@GuzziHeroV50]

English with Lithuanian ancestry here. So happy to see Lithuania moving away from Russian influence. I only worry that Putin has his eyes on this country too :/

[@freemusicforyou2011]

This is one of the benefits of being small country, it's very adaptive, mobile and fast not only making decisions but putting them into work.

[@nenukrc]

Not really. We made a decision 8 years ago and have been working consistently since then. We simply saw what was obvious- ruSSia will use its energy as a weapon. We were warning other EU countries for years but have been successfully ignored and called fear mongers.

[@ThomasTomiczek]

Add "with no heavy industry using a lot of gas".

[@sinisajakus3602]

i croacia je napravila lng

[@southpole4776]

Vassal states don't need a lot of resources to survive.

[@jerski14344]

Its not an excuse, Poland is a FAIRLY big country from EU standards yet they built LNG terminals so they can buy LNG from all over the world and now they cut OIL and Gas imports from Russia, why Germany and France have'nt done that?...because they did'nt listen from its allies that Gas will be used as Weapons...

[@catherinejames2734]

That’s really impressive. Well done Lithuania.

[@gamm8939]

I mean, they are a small country, without heavy industry, so its fairly easy to do something like that

[@qinby1182]

GREAT!! Who would not like a price hike of 400%-500%?? Simple FACT. There simply DOES NOT EXIST gas to replace Russian gas 2020 numbers, 2 largest LNG exporters Australia and Qatar exported around 210 bcm IN TOTAL, this is LNG somebody ALREADY IS BUYING. Russia exports around 210 bcm so it would take ALL LNG from the 2 largest exorters. No 3 exported 61 bcm... So really I CAN NOT BE DONE and what do you think would happen to the price of LNG when the bidding wars start??

[@alexorehowski3387]

Triple electrical bill in May. BTW people do not support that move.

[@JH-pv6rd]

@@alexorehowski3387 lies! People in Lithuania support this move very much.

[@alexorehowski3387]

@@JH-pv6rd No. Few nationalists but majority with a half brain do not support it.

[@anettevanrooyen4039]

Big respect to Lithuania.. God bless your country... Love FRON South Africa!!! 66❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@donprincoify]

BRAVO LITHUANIA, WELL DONE!!!!!! This is an example of a great nation who is serious their independence and security.

[@cachibaladomingos2560]

Respect respect respect! True leadership at the highest peak.

[@raskolnikov1461]

Useful to understand the origins of things. Looking around. Reading labels on clothes. Russian gas in things we enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars we drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and it is not needed to mention where the materials for phones and computers come from. The is a value in the realisation of these things, I believe. To wake up and to stop being a child. To stop the demonisation of Russia. Russia deserves respect.

[@Luxury_vagabond]

Respect to Lithuanian from Taiwan.

[@okavipra]

greetings from China to Taiwan

[@vivekmehla9879]

@@okavipra Don't mock him.

[@charlesn787]

Don't rely too much on America, they have a bad habit of ditching allies if it benefits them.

[@yswead97]

@@okavipra you mean greetings from the republic of china to the republic china ?

[@gamm8939]

@@charlesn787 Taiwan literally has no other option

[@dextercochran4916]

Second-best decision Lithuania has made in two centuries, right behind joining NATO. USA supports our Lithuanian friends! You are not alone! 🇺🇸♥️🇱🇹

[@andymartinez767]

It just shows some smart thinking and good management anything is possible. Well done

[@mhleuro8464]

Way to go Lithuania, you’re really leading the pack (and not just this). This can be a viable bridge to other long-term strategic options ultimately.

[@rifmaffia]

They only have 2.8 million people. Germany has waayyyy more people. And they would need 1000x more ships. Not good

[@DarkSkay]

Wood can be transformed into gas and is climate-neutral when coming from sustainable production. Wood is easy to transport, cheap to store. Maybe Canada would be interested in selling more logs.

[@getme2morenow565]

russia had no right to attack Ukraine a peaceful and sovereign nation

[@whoisme678]

I'll 107th that 👍✋

[@jaredbowhay-pringle1460]

@@rifmaffia 83.24 divided by 2.8 equals just under 30 ships (without taking into account that just a single ship provides a surplus for Lithuania). You could argue that Germany has a proportionally larger industry than Lithuania, but it's never going to be 1000 ships.

[@rustyrazor1853]

I really like this news anchor. She seems a little bit fresh to the job and a little bit nervous, but I'm sure she'll really spread her wings soon. She'll be a rockstar.

[@rustyyb8450]

The low temperature of the gas provides opportunity to use thermal difference engines to produce electricity while the LNG is being offloaded and regassified.

[@grigoresimion8744]

Well done Lithuania, other nations has to follow you.

[@blacklion8208]

They are!

[@pundrikakshghodke5709]

Other nations have people in them.

[@julianpetkov8320]

No, we are not that obsessed with hate. We prefer affordable gas.

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

Oh, it was nothing. But thanks...

[@qinby1182]

GREAT!! Who would not like a price hike of 400%-500%?? Simple FACT. There simply DOES NOT EXIST gas to replace Russian gas 2020 numbers, 2 largest LNG exporters Australia and Qatar exported around 210 bcm IN TOTAL, this is LNG somebody ALREADY IS BUYING. Russia exports around 210 bcm so it would take ALL LNG from the 2 largest exorters. No 3 exported 61 bcm... So really I CAN NOT BE DONE and what do you think would happen to the price of LNG when the bidding wars start??

[@ElectroCurmudgeon]

Glory to Ukraine. my heart is breaking for the peaceful people of Ukraine.

[@andy071steptsov7]

Peaceful people of ukraine were bombing its eastern regions for 8 years, which europe was silently ignoring

[@kremlintroll3268]

peaceful ? ... Well ... guess you didn't notice anything since 2014

[@digimaks]

There was no peace in Ukraine starting from 2014 violent coup and government overthrow! After that they started civil war against people of Eastern Urkaine because ythose folks refused tor ecognize the new regime, and announced their independence! Ukraine has been runningg war against them for 8 years!! 14,000 people were killed, including women and children!! What peace are you talking about!?

[@joachimmarappa9136]

This is the country with that of steel, hats off to you. The World is Proud of you

[@dasmaurerle4347]

Well done, Lithuania! 🇱🇹 I wish politicians in Germany had the same will and foresight...shameful.

[@aliwalil4160]

You're gonna freeze next winter.

[@dasmaurerle4347]

@@aliwalil4160 We do have jumpers and duvets, mate. Also, we're German...so, put it in a sock, will ya?

[@rampager1990]

@@aliwalil4160 yes everyone died every winter before the discovery and distribution of gas. It's a good job new people popped out of the ground when spring came around or there would be no human race left.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

@@dasmaurerle4347 Germany has an industrial output of ~$1.6T/yr while Lithuania has only ~$32B. As u can see, German industry is ~50 times larger than that of Lithuania, as is total German economy. Nearly 10% of total German energy comes from Russian import. Just tell me, with what are you going to replace such a huge energy need? Mind it, OPEC nations are almost producing to their limit already and US is a net importer with only ~15yrs worth of proven reserve left. Oh, well. I guess German engineers will invent a way to run industries with and make electricity out of political correctness.

[@luigimario4458]

@@dasmaurerle4347Without Russian gas; we are doomed! Mark my words.! 🚫

[@snoopybrown2438]

I’m so proud of Lithuania, really. Unlike some bigger nations, a small country like Lithuania have the guts to stand up to big powers like China and Russia.👏👏👏

[@axelotl86]

It’s easy to have the guts when you can replace the gas source.

[@scratchy996]

That's the reason the small countries want to join NATO.

[@skuyzy198]

@@axelotl86 it's easy to replace gas source when you're not delusional about your supplier. Grave mistake on Germany for not starting to develop alternatives long ago.

[@axelotl86]

@@skuyzy198 yeah how could country that was the main actor on two world wars try to ensure peace through trade. How could they. But After 2014 the German (and all those who are also dependent) should’ve reduce the dependency. It’s always easy to say this in hindsight. Germany and other capable countries should’ve moved on to renewables long ago. That’s the biggest problem.

[@skuyzy198]

@@axelotl86 yeah that’s the delusional part. To “ensure peace through trade”. You don’t ensure anything with thugs. See how it worked out.

[@RichardARich]

Bravo à la Lituanie, tous les gestes qu'elle fait, seront récompensés à long terme ! Je salut ce pays adorable

[@95700272]

First you recognize Taiwan, and now you do this🤗 what an enlightened country! Greetings from Norway💪👍🙏

[@mariusmartinsen2064]

When Lithuania was building this terminal everyone so called "experts" was laughing.. Laugh now

[@julianshepherd2038]

I think you need experts to plan and build a gas terminal. You mean, not all the experts saw the advantage.

[@cs-rj8ru]

I'm not laughing. Our gas in the US is surging. By next year could be double thanks to this LNG BS. Americans are trading standard of living for political control in parts of the world.....Soon we'll feel what it's like to live like Lithuanians. No thanks....

[@julianpetkov8320]

We are still laughing dude. 😂 See you next winter. 😁🍿

[@sharassh1]

@@julianpetkov8320 laugh no more troll.

[@qinby1182]

GREAT!! Who would not like a price hike of 400%-500%?? Simple FACT. There simply DOES NOT EXIST gas to replace Russian gas 2020 numbers, 2 largest LNG exporters Australia and Qatar exported around 210 bcm IN TOTAL, this is LNG somebody ALREADY IS BUYING. Russia exports around 210 bcm so it would take ALL LNG from the 2 largest exorters. No 3 exported 61 bcm... So really I CAN NOT BE DONE and what do you think would happen to the price of LNG when the bidding wars start??

[@glennhansen6156]

THANK YOU LITHUANIA!!!! You are an example for the rest of the World to follow!!!!

[@aliwalil4160]

LNG is times more expensive. That means that whatever economy Lithuania had is gonna be even less competitive and sink like a rock. Good job!

[@cobrachannel100]

You have no clue about our Economy. Thus, zip it, and let adults talk.

[@ashley..sweetyhotgirl8568]

All of Europe needs to do this double quick time. Well done Lithuania 🇱🇹👏👏👏

[@manolingz]

Lithuania a little badass country that I admire. It angered China by allowing Taiwan to open a diplomatic office in its capital. And now this, ditching Russian gas. Hurray Lithuania! 🌿

[@ptownzfinest12345]

Yes because they sympathize with Taiwan with China as they themselves with Russia. Good move for Lithuania 👍

[@Ksgggg]

And china stopped rest of europe from trading with lithuania.

[@quantummotion]

@@Ksgggg ? LIES. Lithuania is part of the EU common market and does things in Euros. Its Russia that's having its problems with trade via sanctions and money nobody wants to get paid in.

[@davidrink1291]

Kudos to Lithuania. They are the Mouse that roared and is causing everyone to listen.

[@jimbomalone123]

i would be happy just to know the mouse's roar was heard at all

[@apariah4176]

Yawn Zzzzzz

[@Hansen710]

i dont know where to start but lets start with the fact that we ned to cut down on co2 by 2030 in eu next how about making green gas them self is that not better ??? and what about electricity and brint is that not even better to make then gas in dk where i live we can produce double the amount of green gas as we need by next year we produce more wind energy then needed and if germany had bigger cables they could buy more the energy islands we are making can produce plenty of green brint and electricity to run big citys.. we was allready removing gas heating before the war in dk, because all burning of fuels produce co2 the only good fuel right now is brint, when made green.. the problem is that brint that is not made green polutes much more then other fuels

[@compatriot852]

Proud to be Lithuanian. The rest of Europe should be following us as an example.

[@ozehtdz6777]

Thanks Lithuania! Everyone in Poland REALLY APPRECIATE IT! We'll follow your lead. Peace

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Lithuania, we salute you. If the rest of Europe could follow your lead, it could cripple the Russian war machine.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

And run your industries with what? Political correctness?

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Indeed, it would squeeze Russian reserves but it is too late sadly

[@sheggers3990]

@@aniksamiurrahman6365 i mean yeah, if you wanna stop a terrorist nation from winning a war by not buying from them it is correct, isnt it?

[@jsirkerp]

So great news for Lithuanians! Nice nice move!! They did not even imagined how important this decision would be.

[@demonhighwayman9403]

It doesn't seem like a long term solution because those massive transport ships burn tonnes of diesel each journey but a pipeline just needs electric pumps to push the same product around. It might work for a small country like Lithuania but won't scale up to the population sizes of other larger countries.

[@sparx6354]

how are the tonnes of diesel those ships burn any differnt from the tons of diesel burned by ships transporting goods from China?

[@JG-mp5nb]

Bold and decisive move! Thanks and respect as Lithuania further helps in the fight against Russian aggression! Slava Ukraine!

[@Mr.Cerera69]

Thank you! Ačiū!

[@raskolnikov1461]

Naive. Useful to understand the origins of things. Looking around. Reading labels on clothes. Russian gas in things we enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars we drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and it is not needed to mention where the materials for phones and computers come from. The is a value in the realisation of these things, I believe. To wake up and to stop being a child. To stop the demonisation of Russia. Russia deserves respect.

[@sundaynomad1079]

​ @Ola Ola So we should boycot India too? Not sure what your comment has to do with Lithuania's fantastic move though

[@JG-mp5nb]

@@raskolnikov1461 Russian bot.

[@raskolnikov1461]

@@JG-mp5nb Just walk away. You don’t need to call names. Not nice. If you have to than comment on actual message. Nothing wrong with a message that fits the meaning for God’s sake.

[@elsebethmerkly1050]

Bravo, Lithuania ….independent source other than from Russia is primordial.

[@user-jq4of1mk1b]

Bravo Russia 🇷🇺

[@jackerwockyLT]

@@user-jq4of1mk1b idi nahuj :)

[@Geltance]

An independent source? You do realise only independent source is the source owned by your own country?

[@tseekmin]

I was in Lithuania a few years ago, locals joked about the LNG terminal. It was a risky (huge cost) investment, but seeing the current situation seems absolutely justified

[@digimaks]

Err, do you realize it is far more expensive fuel, due to its coimplex delivery and processl. They lost!

[@tseekmin]

@@digimaks ya I know the LNG itself is expensive both financially, as well as the amount of energy required to cool, proces and transfer the stuff. Time will tell if they (the Lithuanians) lost

[@johndavis8669]

Wonder if Lithuania will change home heating to heat pumps and geothermal and use the LNG to fuel vehicles.

[@luvmaika]

Well done Lithuania. Taking action and future proofing your infrastructure.

[@raskolnikov1461]

Naive! Useful to understand the origins of things. Looking around. Reading labels on clothes. Russian gas in things we enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars we drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and it is not needed to mention where the materials for phones and computers come from. The is a value in the realisation of these things, I believe. To wake up and to stop being a child. To stop the demonisation of Russia. Russia deserves respect.

[@almac9203]

@@raskolnikov1461 Russia deserves sanctions and they will get them. Nice.

[@tytllee]

@@raskolnikov1461 What Russia deserves right now is condemnation.

[@jermainedouglas7301]

@@raskolnikov1461 Russia can be respected when its not literally invading a sovereign nation. In the meantime the world will find ways to cut Russian and its supporters off, and decimate itts economy.

[@kadinothebean3419]

@@raskolnikov1461 ohh the atrositities, raping, human suffering. Yess! The appitemy of a nation. We shall respect them with all our hearts and personally wouldn't mind moving there. No country is perfect for everyone...

[@sharon_shaw]

Go Lithuania go!!! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻... Admittedly a smaller country with smaller gas demands, Lithuania can lead the way in helping the rest of Europe wean off toxic russian gas

[@hoangdang9631]

oh did they mention the cost of LNG is double compare to CNG not to mention total invesment for LNG facility may be hundred of billion USD for some country like Germany...May be Lathuania can help with finance those project...

[@crhu319]

LNG is far more toxic in every way.

[@obnoxiously_yours4807]

lng terminals sourced their lng's from different exporters. lets hope it doesn't come from american imported toxic russian gas. 😂

[@rosemaryacosta9802]

Salute to Lithuania leader for making the best decision for their country and support for Ukraine! GOD bless and protect Lithuanian and Ukrainian!

[@kalel311superman9]

fantastic, i hope more countries will be able to do the same

[@kugul1683]

It's really impressive The only thing is they have a small population so it's easier for them to switch in comparison to other countries

[@zoneofsilence]

First INTELLIGENT COUNTRY to make this move. RESPECT LITHUANIA!

[@alexsalemo9137]

Is possible to work for small insignificant country like Lithuanian but isn’t going to work for country like Germany, Lithuanian don’t produce anything and Germany is world number 1 producer

[@mavigogun]

@@alexsalemo9137 - so “insignificant” that Putin tasks his troll army to post here. Putin fears Lithuania’s example- and it is only the start. Either Russians will rid themselves of Putin, or the world will rid itself of Russian commerce.

[@cerealboy5574]

@@alexsalemo9137 every country how big it is can survive without russia, it is just that the Europeans are too weak to pay the price, they would rather be in a welfare state than be in an independent one.

[@raskolnikov1461]

Naive. Useful to understand the origins of things. Looking around. Reading labels on clothes. Russian gas in things we enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars we drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and it is not needed to mention where the materials for phones and computers come from. The is a value in the realisation of these things, I believe. To wake up and to stop being a child. To stop the demonisation of Russia. Russia deserves respect.

[@mavigogun]

@@raskolnikov1461 “Demonization”? Putin’s army is butchering Ukrainians and laying waste to their cities, towns, and villages. Putin is what he is- no one has to vilify him. It would be naive to continue pumping money into Russia and expect different results. We can live without “tea and toys” - we simply can’t afford to let this gangster warlord go unchecked. India will live by its values and priorities- and the West will do the same. Unfortunately, we will all suffer the consequences of choosing financial expedience over confronting a lawless despot with nuclear weapons.

[@Stuart68505]

There is always a way to get things up and running sooner with enough money and enough people working on the project.

[@lieissin2782]

Thank you, Lithuania. Be blessed for doing what it is right 🙏

[@stephenvalente3296]

Excellent example of positive action by Lithuania. The older European powers who see themselves as above everyone else have been very complacent and not investing in sufficient alternative capacity to keep themselves independent of current providers such as Russia.

[@stephenvalente3296]

@@relicpathfinder2800 Amended accordingly. Was typing whilst working and that word came into my head for some reason.

[@anotherelvis]

Lithuania started switching from Russian gas to biomass for district heating 10 years ago. The LNG-terminal is just the last step in a long process.

[@tilasole3252]

It is a good thing they had the forethought and the will. EU as a whole could of done the same thing, they choose not to though.

[@willrobinson9767]

@@tilasole3252 100 million is 1000 ships and 1 Billion is 10 thousand ships....

[@tilasole3252]

@@willrobinson9767 and other ways to gain/harness their own energy and heat their homes besides Russia.

[@willrobinson9767]

@@tilasole3252 No there isn't....... Without gasoline you have nothing..... No power grid no trucks to move the natural gas.... Nothing....

[@tilasole3252]

@@willrobinson9767 I know there was or still is a pandemic depending on who you speak to. Perhaps you have not been outside for a while... But the sun still rises, the wind still blows and the water still flows. Not to mention Russia is not the only country that sells fuel. So again, the EU could have been weened off the need for Russian fuel years ago. They simply chose not to.

[@SlavaUkraine420]

This is awesome!!! Love from 🇳🇴

[@Godzilla52]

The Baltics and a lot of the ex Soviet/Eastern Bloc Republics (with the exception of Orban's Hungary) are some of the best allies the EU or NATO could have ever asked for.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

I've read articles about this build the last couple years. Well done! And forward thinking!!

[@lifestapestry2968]

Well done Lithuania, other countries need to follow and cut off this evil despot

[@Roland_Tr909_Swing]

And ruin the planet at the same time.

[@lifestapestry2968]

@@Roland_Tr909_Swing how can cutting of gas and coal from Russia ruin the planet?

[@raskolnikov1461]

Naive. Useful to understand the origins of things. Looking around. Reading labels on clothes. Russian gas in things we enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars we drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and it is not needed to mention where the materials for phones and computers come from. The is a value in the realisation of these things, I believe. To wake up and to stop being a child. To stop the demonisation of Russia. Russia deserves respect.

[@raskolnikov1461]

@@lifestapestry2968 The western media is only one side of the story. In any conflict both sides are involved. Russia is defending itself in Ukraine.

[@lifestapestry2968]

@@raskolnikov1461 ever considered what happens when natural resources are depleted? To constantly rely on gas is not a sensible move or a longstanding one. The sooner we look at alternatives the better.Respect Russia, NOT Putin, get it right.

[@xyg6543]

Great job Lithuania. Respect from CZ!

[@mouse6210]

Respect, Lithuania.

[@KoRbA2310]

Lithuania will be providing Poland with LNG too? The real mvp out there thank you Lithuania!

[@raskolnikov1461]

Naive. Useful to understand the origins of things. Looking around. Reading labels on clothes. Russian gas in things we enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars we drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and it is not needed to mention where the materials for phones and computers come from. The is a value in the realisation of these things, I believe. To wake up and to stop being a child. To stop the demonisation of Russia. Russia deserves respect.

[@quantummotion]

@@raskolnikov1461 Its a big world and big market out there. Tea, cotton, and gas are ALL COMMODITIES. That means, the are multiple sources. What Russia has done is not only invaded a country that wanted the right to do business with whom it choses, but now has made the West start to re-evaluate with whom it wants to do business with. Change is coming, and ANYONE who was doing good under the old way of doing things has some work to do to keep existing markets, hedge increasing costs, and find new ones. Never take your existing customers for granted, or lecture them on how they wish to spend THEIR money. India can buy its Russian Gas. Europe can buy American or Egyptian cotton, Gulf gas, teas from Indonesia or grow domestically (like in Scotland or the Azores) or rice from the Philippines. NEVER lecture your customers.

[@raskolnikov1461]

@@quantummotion You are so right. So the biggest part of this world such as India, China, Latin America, and Almost all of Africa support Russia. Now are you good with your numbers? Or look at the map. Think about the grain that's in the bread that you and your people eat. Please research before thinking you are in the right to say Russia is bad. Why so many countries support Russia, do you think? Because Russia never did anything to break the word, to use or manipulate, managed to establish respective and NEVER dominant relationships with their friends/partners. Wake up to reality -America is the dictator number one in the world never accepting equal partnership always wanting to be above everyone. As what Americans did in Asia, ask Africa, how America is brewing new wars and NATO known to abandon their allies and just grab the war money. Please do not be naive and support peace with Russia. Support peace between Ukraine and Russia. That's the only way to resolve conflicts - not escalate further.

[@KoRbA2310]

@@raskolnikov1461 No

[@monacam9341]

Slava Ukraine.Thank you.Well done.

[@artursbondars7789]

Actually Latvia and Estonia from this month also decide not to buy Russian gass. In Latvia we are replenishing reserves from various sources and are planning for another LNG terminal in country.

[@5r3t5n0m]

It would be good for Europe to start planning for this and step by step implementation. Even if LNG is more expensive, if a smooth transition is made, countries will get used to the expense as opposed to a fast transition. We have to start living in a different reality now.

[@quantummotion]

There a lots of LNG ports in Spain and Portugal. But the French wont let piplelines run via France.

[@moonstriker7350]

Yes, make sure you'll be constantly broke living month to month just to make USA elites happy. So forward thinking.

[@5r3t5n0m]

@@moonstriker7350 that's all an individual can do in this world. Lots of conflict at the top. Right now it's clear that Europe should not have any deals with current Russian regime. So you look for alternative energy options.

[@moonstriker7350]

@@5r3t5n0mThat's a nice way of describing how USA bullies Europe into buying it's awful shale oil/gas, that otherwise nobody would want. Shale gas/oil is a dead end for Europe. It's expensive, it's production is an environmental disaster, when it's shipped as LNG it's another environmental disaster (20 LNG tankers pollute about as much as all the cars in the world because they usually run on mazout (fuel oil)).

[@5r3t5n0m]

theres and war going on and people dying; we shouldn't put a price in lives; world needs to reassess it's stance on Russia. Would you be thinking about gas prices if your country was at war?

[@f.fromme1988]

Much easier to talk for a country of 2.8 million than a country of 82 million. But, of course, Germany is at fault for not diversifying enough and only now building LNG terminals.

[@user-hk4sb8wu9f]

Not only the size of their country but overall importance in hole EU. If Germany somehow switch to LNG now, prices will go through the roof meaning Lithuania could not afford it. As a beneficiary of EU funds Lithuania should really restrain from critizeing country which is biggest contributor.

[@MishaJohanna]

So proud of this country that I live in!

[@drtooth7505]

Lithuania is a fine example for the whole world

[@GoWestYoungMan]

Bravo Lithuania! It speaks volumes that one of the smallest/most vulnerable countries took steps to limit Russian control over them. They refused to be a Russian lap dog while far more powerful European countries did the opposite.

[@leesiewoo5116]

Refuse to be russian lapdog,but be American puppet

[@Dept246]

Little dog with big ego lol. Lithuanian should go to Ukraine to fight Russians.

[@nemiw4429]

You dont even know what it means to use lng gas. But you still feel like its beneficial for everybody if you write a comment.

[@crazytrain848]

Being in NATO means you’re a lap dog for US weapons manufacturers.

[@sundaymorning8884]

@@fabs8498 Tell us then

[@bobdelabourer1307]

I hope that my LNG rich country is supplying Lithuania also. If this is the case then it will be one of the proudest moments of my life.

[@raskolnikov1461]

Naive! Deeply not understanding the reality and origins of things. When did you use anything made in Lithuania? Look around you. Read labels on your clothes. Russian gas in things you enjoy - in building material, in underwear, in cotton to make your bed sheets, in cars you drive. India and China supported Russia always. And Russia will support India likewise. India is using Russian energy to make products you use daily. In lovely Indian tea, you drink, in rice, in noodles, in spices, in toys for your children. Many African countries support Russia and I hope I do not need to tell you where the materials for phones and computers are from. Wake up and stop being a child. Stop demonisation of Russia.

[@Mr.Cerera69]

And that country is?

[@bobdelabourer1307]

@@Mr.Cerera69 it's a country in the western hemisphere and use to be a British territory and the largest gas station for the allied forces in WW2. our region supplied 27000 service men and airmen under the British and American flags. German U-boats were frequently sunk trying to blow up the oil refinery.

[@Mr.Cerera69]

@@bobdelabourer1307 Canada my friend? :)

[@truthseaker3742]

Australia has also offered the EU as much LNG as they want at cents per litre, but there seems to be more Profit in Russian Gas.

[@hifinsword]

Lithuania had the foresight to make sure that Russia would not hold them hostage to oil products. Great decision Lithuania!

[@MasthaX]

Great for Lithuania, and I do urge other EU countries to follow, but to be fair. It is a small country in terms of citizens, it's much easier to switch than say Germany with 83 million people. It's a huge infrastructural and logistical problem which have to be solved.

[@omarabdulhassanassadabadal4338]

I get that nation's needs oil. But you can't say a war is unacceptable, then continue to buy the main financial support of said war so Russia can continue its assault. Well done Lithuania, so far that tiny country has more gohonas then the EU.

[@benghazi4216]

"War is unacceptable, but please take these truckloads of cash so you can keep it going"

[@guanaco1172]

Yeah, like Saudi’s oil right?

[@guanaco1172]

Saudis have been bombing Yemen for years and USA and NATO countries have been supplying with bombs 💣 and that’s ok, such hypocrisy and double standards is.. I don’t how to call it.

[@benghazi4216]

@@guanaco1172 To a much lesser extent than Russia, but sure, that too. Or we can look at Qatar, world biggest funder of Jihadi terrorism across this world. But still. Paying Russia is worse. That is a dictatorship that would love to liquidate a democratic country, if they could. Quite worse than attacking the Houtis. Bombing civilians seems to be equal. A part of both their doctrines.

[@nomatusi7514]

Ukraine get transit fee because pipes pass through Ukraine.

[@justaguy9931]

Well done Lithuania, much respect to you

[@serversupport3523]

Lol 😂🤣😆

[@rolandminute1174]

Smart , forward looking people running Lithuania .

[@seth_sesu]

We need faster movement on installing heat pumps, insulating old buildings, and investing in renewable energy. The geopolitical situation calls for unprecedented action here.

[@quantummotion]

Add one more thing - nuclear. Depending where you are, you may not have the square footage or conditions for renewables to cover all of your baseline power needs (the 24/7/365 portion of electrical consumption which can easily be 50% for a lot of places).

[@seth_sesu]

@@quantummotion Basically yes, conservative expansion of nuclear and halting the closure of nuclear power plants. However, for perspective, switching the world to 50% nuclear energy, we would deplete the entire Earth's uranium 235 in less that 100 years. And generate a tons of waste that would be a danger for several hundred generations of our desendents. So I agree with conservative expansion of nuclear, to save the world from immediate climate disaster. But we have to be careful to not treat nuclear as a solve-all, permanent solution.

[@angeliquemechel]

Great job Lithuania! 👏

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

Well I’m glad Lithuania saw this crisis coming and prevented it …unlike the EU and the US. …we were warned back in 1973

[@daniialsyed7175]

transporting gas on tankers is many times more expensive

[@julianshepherd2038]

US doesn't buy Russian gas or oil. Nor does a lot of the EU.

[@cs-rj8ru]

@@julianshepherd2038 We did until this political flack there Approx 10%

[@goenzoy]

Stephen Rickstrew How ? First article does not say anything about prices and consumption . Lithuania still imported Russian gas in March 2022 and its annual consumption is low . Per year they consumed what Germany needs in 5 hours

[@izajahmed8863]

@@julianshepherd2038 US bought 43 percent more than last month than usual