EU Oil Imports Surge: How Russia Bypasses Sanctions Through Third Countries
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In July, refined fuel supplies from Russian crude oil reached a peak in EU ports. Particularly striking were routes across Turkey, India and Georgia.
EU Oil Imports Surge: How Russia Bypasses Sanctions Through Third Countries
The European Union doubled its imports of petroleum products derived from Russian crude oil via intermediaries in July, according to data from the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Despite existing sanctions and price cap mechanisms, EU ports received 18 large shipments of fuel during the month, compared to eight shipments in June. The logistics chain relies on third-party hubs—specifically Turkey, India, and Georgia—that proce…
EU Ports Took 18 Banned Russian Fuel Cargoes in July
London, 12 August 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Nick Staunton Eighteen shipments of oil products from refineries running on Russian crude were unloaded at EU ports in July, more than double the eight recorded in June. The EU banned such imports on 21 January 2026. Spain and Cyprus took seven cargoes each. Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta and the Netherlands also received deliveries. Eight arrived via Turkish refineries, five via India a…
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