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The European Court of Auditors concluded that the European Union has fallen short of its plan to wean itself off Russian oil and gas, highlighting gaps between the bloc's stated energy independence goals and actual progress. The finding underscores the difficulty EU member states have faced in fully decoupling from Russian energy despite years of sanctions and diversification efforts since the invasion began. The report is likely to fuel further debate within the EU over the pace and enforcement of energy sanctions against Russia, as some member states continue to rely on Russian oil and gas imports through various channels.