Europe's Continued Russian Hydrocarbon Imports: $320B Since 2022 Despite War

Russia claims Europe has purchased over $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022, with imports persisting despite the Ukraine war, albeit at reduced levels. The claim highlights Europe's ongoing energy dependence and the gap between sanctions rhetoric and actual trade flows. Uncertainty remains over the exact volume and value, as Russia's figures are unverified and European import data may differ.