Russian energy

India's Russian oil imports hit record high in July

India's dependence on Russian oil rose to a record level in July, with supplies from Russia accounting for 50.83% of imports by the world's third-largest oil buyer and consumer, or 2.47 million barrels per day, Reuters reported on Aug. 14.

14 August, 11:12 AM

Country dependent on Russian fuel expects supplies from China and Belarus

Kyrgyzstan expects fuel supplies from China and Belarus to ensure stable provision of the domestic market, The Moscow Times reported on July 7.

7 July, 05:19 PM

Ukraine’s drone forces increase strikes on Russian targets by 1,150% since start of year

The Unmanned Systems Forces’ operators have increased the number of strikes in the operational and strategic depth of Russian forces by 1,150 percent since the beginning of 2026, USF Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi announced on July 3.

3 July, 06:26 PM

EU prepares strict 21st sanctions package targeting Russian energy

The European Union has already begun developing a 21st sanctions package against Russia, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated, ERR reported on April 28.

28 April, 02:15 PM

EU's newest sanctions package targets Russian energy, trade, crypto

The just-approved 20th package of EU sanctions against Moscow is the largest the bloc has adopted in two years and targets key sectors of Russian economy, the European Commission said in a statement on April 23.

23 April, 09:11 PM

Trump to extend Russia oil sanctions waiver this week

The Trump administration is likely to extend this week a waiver easing sanctions on Russian oil, potentially opening a similar step for Iranian energy, Semafor reported on April 9, citing former U.S. Treasury and State Department officials.

9 April, 08:14 PM

EU commissioner rules out any future Russian fuel imports

The EU must stick to its course of phasing out Russian energy imports and cannot afford to repeat past mistakes that led to dependency on Russia, European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen told reporters before an EU Council meeting in Brussels on March 16.

16 March, 05:50 PM

80% of Russian oil went to China and India in 2025

Russia exported roughly 80% of its oil in 2025 to just China and India while overall crude shipments declined 0.8% to 238 million tons, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Feb. 27, according to Reuters.

27 February, 08:05 PM

EU finalizes ban on Russian gas imports by end of 2027

European Union countries gave final approval on Jan. 26 to the bloc’s plan to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, allowing the measure to become law, according to Reuters.

26 January, 01:49 PM

Schröder urges end to Russia 'demonization', Ukraine rebukes

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder called for an end to the “demonization” of Russia and for the resumption of energy cooperation with it in a column for Berliner Zeitung on Jan. 23.

25 January, 04:58 PM

Russian fossil revenues drop to new low

Russia’s fossil fuel exports fell in November to their lowest level since the full-scale invasion, further extending the downward trend in earnings.

16 December 2025, 11:24 PM

EU has fully ended its reliance on Russian energy – Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commented on the European Union’s achievement of full independence from Russian energy supplies, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Dec. 3.

3 December 2025, 01:35 PM

Turkey cuts Russian crude imports—report

Turkey sharply cut its imports of Russian Urals crude oil in November as new U.S. sanctions on Moscow narrowed its supply options, Reuters reported on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 09:54 PM

Senate pauses Russia sanctions bill until Trump-Putin summit

The U.S. Senate will delay consideration of a new bill imposing sanctions on Russia until at least after President Donald Trump's planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Senate Republican Leader John Thune said on Oct. 20, according to Bloomberg.

21 October 2025, 02:56 PM

EU Parliament accelerates Russian energy ban

The European Parliament is weighing amendments to speed up the end of Russian oil and gas imports, aiming to fully sever ties with the aggressor state, with Bloomberg on Oct. 3 outlining potential timelines.

4 October 2025, 07:43 PM

U.S. wants EU to buy its energy instead of Russia’s

The EU should completely sever its reliance on Russian energy, including petroleum products of Russian origin imported from Turkey and India, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sept. 17.

18 September 2025, 12:57 AM

EU struggles to ban Russian oil over Hungary and Slovakia’s opposition

European Union leaders are weighing fresh sanctions on Russian oil at the urging of U.S. President Donald Trump but must first overcome opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 15, citing informed sources.

15 September 2025, 09:47 PM

EU launches plan to end Russian fuel reliance

The European Commission plans to strengthen the EU's grid infrastructure and accelerate permitting to achieve independence from Russian fuels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a speech in the European Parliament on Sept. 10.

10 September 2025, 08:12 PM

EU Commission postpones Russian fuel phase-out plan

The European Commission has postponed announcing its plan to gradually end the region’s reliance on Russian energy imports for a second time, shifting the date from March 26 to TBD, according to Reuters.

6 March 2025, 01:07 PM

Russian gas exports to EU fall 80%, production rises domestically

Russian gas exports to EU fall 80%, production rises domestically

24 January 2025, 01:35 PM

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