EU proposes gradual ban on Russian oil in sixth round of sanctions against Moscow
Imposing measures that could reduce, or fully cut, Russian energy supplies to the EU have been a complicated task for the bloc.
This is because the region is reliant on Russia for several sources of energy, including oil.
In 2020, Russian oil imports accounted for about 25% of the bloc’s crude purchases, according to the region’s statistics office.
Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and evidence of war crimes, has pushed the EU to take bolder steps on energy sanctions.
But imposing measures that could reduce, or fully cut, Russian energy supplies to the EU have been a complicated task for the bloc.
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