EU Energy Imports From Russia Increase Amidst Phase-Out Efforts
Despite the European Union’s efforts to reduce reliance, seven member states increased their Russian energy imports in 2025. These imports, totaling over 11 billion euros in the first eight months, include substantial increases from France and the Netherlands. This contradicts the EU’s broader goal and has drawn criticism, particularly from the United States, who deem the continued purchases as funding the ongoing war. Much of the trade involves liquefied natural gas, and long-term contracts with major energy firms perpetuate the reliance, which is viewed as a “form of self-sabotage” by experts.
John Q. Hosedrinker