European data shows the EU spent €197 billion (US$209 billion) on Russian fossil fuels since March 2022, while REPowerEU saved an estimated €278 billion.

From March 2022 to July 2026, European Union countries paid Russia around €197 billion or approximately US$209 billion for fossil fuels.

Just keep offering up kibbles in the palm of your hand to the wolf hellbent on eating you, that is definitely going to work out for you Europe!

  • A_A@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Although it doesn’t change your conclusion : typo ? not 1.2 * 10e6 but … *10e9 (€) ? (from your ref. : … )

    The EU was the fourth-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels, accounting for just under 8% (EUR 1.2 bn) of Russia’s export revenues from the top five importers in August.

    ((August 2026 — Monthly analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports and sanctions
    2026 September 10))