How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine

Published: 5/29/2025
How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine
Russia has been financing its war on Ukraine by exporting fossil fuels to the West, making billions in revenue despite sanctions imposed by Ukraine's allies. Data analyzed by the BBC shows that Ukraine's allies have paid Russia more for its hydrocarbons than they have provided in aid to Ukraine. Western governments are being urged to do more to stop Russian oil and gas from fueling the conflict by enforcing stricter sanctions and closing loopholes that allow Russian oil to be processed and sold to sanctioning countries.