**Russia warns of energy crisis after EU oil ban**
Russia has warned of an energy crisis in Europe after the European Union (EU) agreed to ban most Russian oil imports by the end of the year in response to the war in Ukraine.
The ban, which was agreed by EU leaders on Monday, is part of a wider package of sanctions aimed at punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is the world’s second-largest oil producer, and the EU is its largest customer.
The ban is expected to have a significant impact on Russia’s economy, which is heavily reliant on oil and gas exports.
It is also likely to lead to higher energy prices in Europe, as the EU looks for alternative sources of oil.
In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said the ban would have .
