Mar 29, 2025
Visualizing the Shift in Russian Fossil Fuel Imports Since Ukraine's Invasion

Key Takeaways:
- Since the start of the war on February 24, 2022, Russia has earned $915 billion from fossil fuel exports, with EU countries accounting for over $223 billion.
- In June 2022, China overtook the EU as the largest importer of Russian fossil fuels. Today, China imports almost six times more than the EU. India and Turkey have also emerged as major buyers.
- Meanwhile, U.S. and U.K. imports, which were relatively small even before the invasion, have dropped to zero.