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Russia says Europe bought $320.7 billion in its energy since 2022
Russia says European Union countries bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022.
The period began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The purchases continued despite sanctions imposed on Russia over the war.
The Russian figure has added to tensions over Europe’s energy links with Moscow.
European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel.
Stockholm called for the EU to use frozen Russian assets to increase support for Kyiv.
Russia said European countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022.
The claim was made despite sanctions imposed on Russia over its war in Ukraine.
European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel.
Stockholm called for the European Union to use frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv.
- Who
- Russia made the claim about European countries.
- What
- Russia said they had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022.
- When
- Russia made the statement on Monday, October 12.
- Where
- The purchases were by European countries.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to Ouest-France.
Russia said European countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022.
- Claimed value
- $320.7 billion
- Period covered
- Since 2022
- Products
- Energy resources, described as hydrocarbons by the outlets
- Statement date
- October 12, 2026
- sanctions context
- Sanctions were imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine
Sources
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