Reuters analysis shows that, although the EU and the US have imposed sanctions, they continue to import energy and goods from Russia, including gas and uranium.

Three years after the invasion of Ukraine, the USA and the EU maintain trade ties with Russia, importing products worth billions of euros. Although the EU has imposed restrictions, imports of Russian oil and gas have significantly decreased, yet Russia remains a major supplier of fertilizers. The USA has drastically reduced imports but continues to import uranium and palladium. Despite the sanctions, Russia retains a portion of its market share in certain sectors.