Naftogaz, a Ukrainian firm, has received approval from a French court to pursue $5 billion in compensation from Russia for the annexation of Crimea in 2014. This follows a decision by an arbitration court in 2023. CEO Roman Chumak emphasized the importance of holding Russia accountable for its actions. Meanwhile, a court in Saint Petersburg has increased a separate award against Naftogaz to $1.3 billion related to gas transit issues. The European Commission is set to propose a plan to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)