Reports: EU Spends More on Russian Energy Than Ukraine Aid

In 2024, the European Union allocated $23 billion for Russian oil and gas purchases, surpassing the $19.6 billion in aid given to Ukraine, as reported by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. Despite sanctions, Russian oil exports only dropped by 8% post the Ukrainian invasion, yielding $254 billion from fossil fuel exports last year. President Trump rebuked Europe for its reliance on Russian fuel, emphasizing, 'Europe has spent more money buying Russian oil and gas than they have spent on defending Ukraine — BY FAR!' Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy participated in an emergency summit with European leaders to deliberate a peace proposal.