Russia has profited significantly from fossil fuel exports to the West, financing its invasion of Ukraine, which has lasted four years. Despite sanctions, Russia's revenue from hydrocarbons has outpaced the aid received by Ukraine. The EU and other Western nations have imposed some sanctions but continue to import Russian oil and gas, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of these measures. Experts argue for stronger enforcement of sanctions and a complete cut-off of Russian energy imports to weaken Russia's war efforts. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)