16:08 - 13.10.2026

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October 13, Fineko/abc.az. Russia delivered $21.3 billion worth of energy resources to Europe in the first nine months of 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak reported. He noted that despite Western sanctions, energy flows continue through specific exemptions provided under the current regulatory framework.

Novak stressed that Russia remains committed to fulfilling its contract obligations: "The share of exports to the EU has shifted significantly in recent years through no fault of our own, but we continue to supply what European consumers request." He added that total European energy purchases from Russia since 2022 have reached $320.7 billion.