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EU Sanctions Loom as Russian Gas Exports Surge

8/5/2025

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The EU is gearing up to impose sanctions on China and India for their support of Russia during the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Allegations have surfaced that China provided drone engines to Russia, leading to EU investigations. Meanwhile, Russian gas exports to Europe skyrocketed by 37% in July 2025, underscoring Europe's troubling dependence on Russian energy despite existing sanctions.

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The EU is gearing up to impose sanctions on China and India for their support of Russia during the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Allegations have surfaced that China provided drone engines to Russia, leading to EU investigations. Meanwhile, Russian gas exports to Europe skyrocketed by 37% in July 2025, underscoring Europe's troubling dependence on Russian energy despite existing sanctions.