According to statements by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, Moscow has allegedly sold $320.7 billion worth of oil and gas to the European Union since 2022. These figures highlight that despite the sweeping sanctions introduced in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine, substantial energy trade between Russia and European nations has persisted.

Data from the Russian Ministry of Energy indicates that energy resources worth $21.3 billion were shipped to Europe during the first nine months of the current year. At the same time, authorities in Moscow claim that the bulk of their energy exports has been successfully redirected toward the Asia-Pacific region, with nations such as India, China, and Turkey significantly increasing their crude oil imports. *

Notwithstanding the European regime's proclaimed goal of completely phasing out Russian energy, several EU member states continue to rely on these supplies. France reportedly persists in purchasing liquefied natural gas, while Slovakia and Hungary utilize specific sanctions exemptions to receive pipeline oil. Furthermore, analysts point out that official calculations exclude Russian energy that is supposedly processed in third countries like India or Turkey before reaching the European market.

These developments coincide with growing tensions involving the US regime, as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently accused European leaders of hypocrisy. He purportedly claimed that Europe continues to fund Moscow by purchasing Russian energy resources. These accusations emerged against the backdrop of announced discussions between Washington and Moscow regarding potential deliveries of diesel fuel to global markets.

Source: kun.uz