EU Imports Russian Energy in 2025 Despite Sanctions
Long-term contracts and transit roles forced continued energy flows.
EU imported over 11 billion euros of Russian energy in 2025.
France's imports rose 40% to 2.2 billion euros, Netherlands up 72% to 498 million euros.
Analysts say purchases funnel money to Moscow, sustaining the war effort.
EU bought $230 billion in Russian energy, exceeding $180 billion in Ukraine aid.
EU Commission aims to end oil imports by late 2026, but legal barriers mean deliveries until sanctions apply.