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title: "Russian Energy Exports to Europe Worth Over $320 Billion Since 2022"
url: https://newscentral.site/russian-energy-exports-to-europe-worth-over-320-billion-since-2022/
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published: 2026-10-13T03:10:12.000Z
updated: 2026-10-13T08:43:43.099Z
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# Russian Energy Exports to Europe Worth Over $320 Billion Since 2022

Russia has continued to export energy resources to European Union countries, with sales valued at over $320 billion since 2022, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

Russian energy exports to Europe have continued unabated despite sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine. In fact, Russia has sold its hydrocarbons to EU countries worth over $320 billion since 2022, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

This staggering figure was revealed on Monday by Novak, who stated that for the period from 2022 to date, Russia had delivered energy resources to European Union countries valued at $320.7 billion. This massive influx of hydrocarbons has been made possible despite sanctions-related restrictions, as exemptions have been granted in certain areas.

The sales figures suggest that European countries are still heavily reliant on Russian energy imports. In the first nine months of 2026 alone, they purchased a significant amount of Russian hydrocarbons worth $21.3 billion. This trend is likely to continue, with Novak predicting that Russian oil exports may reach their pre-war levels by the end of the year.

The revelation has sparked tension among European officials, who are critical of a recent US deal to import Russian diesel fuel. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard also weighed in on the issue, pointing out the discrepancy between Russia's energy sales and its claims of supporting Ukraine.

As EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg on Monday, the contrast between Russia's lucrative energy exports and its supposed commitment to Ukraine is likely to be a major point of discussion.

The EU's continued reliance on Russian energy exports has raised questions about the bloc's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its conflict against Russia.

Malmer Stenergard noted that the value of hydrocarbons imported by EU countries since 2022 far exceeds the financial assistance provided to Ukraine during the same period. This disparity is likely to be a major point of contention at Monday's meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.

Several European nations, including France, continue to source significant amounts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia despite the imposition of various sanctions on Moscow since the start of the war in Ukraine. This trend has raised eyebrows given the bloc's stated commitment to supporting Ukraine.

Landlocked countries like Slovakia and Hungary have been granted exemptions allowing them to purchase Russian oil transported via pipeline, further complicating the EU's efforts to isolate Russia economically.

The European Union's efforts to isolate Russia economically have been further complicated by the revelation that EU countries have purchased a staggering $320 billion in hydrocarbons from Russia since 2022. This figure does not take into account Russian oil that is being processed in third countries such as India and Turkey, which have significantly increased their purchases of Russian crude oil.

Criticism has been mounting against an agreement announced on Friday allowing the US to import Russian diesel, with several European countries expressing discontent. In response, US President Donald Trump took to social media to defend his administration's decision, claiming that it was in the best interest of the American people. He also highlighted the EU's hypocrisy in criticizing the US while continuing to finance Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime.

The issue has sparked a heated debate, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accusing Europeans of being hypocritical for criticizing the US agreement while continuing to purchase energy from Russia. This criticism comes as the global community grapples with the economic and political implications of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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Source: [France 24 English](https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261013-russia-says-europe-bought-320-billion-in-hydrocarbons-since-2022)  
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