The Finnish state energy company Gasum, a key supplier in the Scandinavian countries, will stop purchasing and importing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the end of July, according to a company announcement. “Gasum complies with all sanctions imposed by the EU and will not purchase or import Russian LNG as of 26 July,” the company stated. They added that EU sanctions do not permit the termination of the contract with Gazprom for LNG supply, but they constitute a force majeure event preventing the purchase or import of Russian LNG for autonomous terminals. According to Reuters, the long…