ET Graphics: US, EU still rely on Russian energy and commodities 3 years into Ukraine war
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Three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine , the US and European Union still import billions of euros worth of Russian energy and commodities, ranging from liquefied natural gas to enriched uranium. Here's the break-up:
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