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Russia's Fossil Fuel Windfall Fuels NATO Tensions

6/2/2025

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Since February 2022, Russia has raked in over €883 billion from fossil fuel exports, with EU nations contributing significantly to this war chest. In a show of solidarity, North Korea has dispatched 10,000 troops to bolster Russia's efforts, raising alarms about potential Russian aggression towards NATO in the coming years.

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Since February 2022, Russia has raked in over €883 billion from fossil fuel exports, with EU nations contributing significantly to this war chest. In a show of solidarity, North Korea has dispatched 10,000 troops to bolster Russia's efforts, raising alarms about potential Russian aggression towards NATO in the coming years.