cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/45662684
the US and European Union still import billions of euros worth of Russian energy and commodities, ranging from liquefied natural gas to enriched uranium.
India this week lashed out at what it called Western double standards, after facing renewed threats from US President Donald Trump over its surging purchases of Russian crude oil.
The EU, however, continues to purchase oil, nickel, natural gas, fertiliser, iron and steel from Russia
It’s a bit misleading to say we “maintain” billions in imports, when imports from Russia has declined 86% in three years, despite initial heavy dependency on Russian energy supplies.
This is despite nations in EU like Hungary and Slovakia that have sabotaged and slowed the efforts against Russia. I have no idea what twisted mindset makes those countries support the Russian illegal invasion and war crimes, but they do?
But to make a headline that implies EU isn’t doing enough is outrageous considering the massive efforts.