Russia claims it has sold 320 billion dollars worth of hydrocarbons to European countries since 2022
Russia sold over 320 billion dollars in hydrocarbons to Europe since 2022. The EU spent $21.3 billion on Russian energy in the first nine months of 2026. The EU imposed sanctions after Ukraine's invasion, but many countries still buy Russian oil.
- Moscow claimed to have sold over 320 billion dollars worth of hydrocarbons to European countries since 2022.
- European countries bought $21.3 billion in Russian hydrocarbons during the first nine months of 2026.
- US President Donald Trump claimed the European Union paid Russia $250 billion for energy.
- Alexandre Novak said the EU imposed numerous sanctions on Russia after the large-scale offensive in Ukraine.
- Alexander Novak said many countries, including France, continue to source hydrocarbons from Russia despite sanctions.
Outlets: Die Presse, Efimerida ton Syntakton, Franceinfo - Les Titres, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, Luxembourg Times, Ouest-France - Actualité, RTS Info, Semanario Universidad, Ukrainska Pravda (English), france24.com
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