Europe Continues Massive Russian Energy Imports Despite Sanctions
Despite imposing sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has continued to import Russian oil and gas, spending over $320 billion since 2022. While direct impacts on Cambodia's economy appear limited for now, international energy market trends warrant close observation.
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