“Of course, we need to reduce our dependence on Russian energy resources very quickly ... In some areas, we need a couple of years to achieve this,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying in the European Parliament committee.
Timmermans added that some EU countries will face serious problems if they do not have energy resources from Russia in the morning.
Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia provides 40% of gas consumption in Europe, the country has always been a reliable partner.
According to him, the refusal to use Russian oil will lead to disastrous consequences for the global energy market.