The approach to the Russian energy trade has become more divided in recent weeks.
Some nations have banned Russian oil and gas imports, while others are doubling down.
Western nations imposed sanctions on Russia after it launched an attack on Ukraine.
There are a number of Punitive measures that include blocking certain Russian banks from accessing the global banking system to the EU and other European countries.
Russia is the third-biggest oil producer in the world, accounting for 12% of global oil production, and has the world's largest natural gas reserves.
Some countries are dealing with Russian energy issues.
Italy is using countries like Egypt and Algeria for their energy supplies.
The framework agreement signed by Eni and the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company would help maximize gas production and exports.
Around 40% of Italy's gas imports are from Russia. It has agreed to increase its gas imports from Algeria by 40%.
The Baltic states have cut Russian gas imports.
Since April 1st, Russian natural gas is no longer flowing to the Baltic countries.
The president ofLithuania said that the rest of Europe can do the same if they can do it.
The US banned Russian oil and gas imports. President Joe Biden announced a "powerful blow" against Putin.
There will be costs here in the United States, but we are taking this step to further pain on Putin.
American consumers are feeling the effects of soaring gas prices as a result of inflation and the new sanctions imposed on Russian energy supplies. In March, the average US gas price-per-gallon jumped above $4 for the first time since 2008.
The UK government has pledged to end all imports of Russian coal and oil by the end of 2022.
The UK will end its dependence on Russian coal and oil by the end of 2022, the government said.
The UK would ban the export of key oil refining equipment and catalysts, as well as degrading Russia's ability to produce and export oil.
The CEO of Russia's third-largest and majority state-owned oil producer is facing further sanctions.
The country is heavily reliant on Russian energy and faces increasing pressures to pull away from it.
It may take a long time to cut Russian ties.
Ben Winck reported that cutting Russian gas from the German economy would have a significant impact on its manufacturing industry.
The German chancellor said that they were working to get independent from the necessity to import gas from Russia. This is not easy because it needs infrastructure that has to be built first.
India and China have taken a different approach to cutting Russian energy supplies.
Some buyers from India and China were attracted to snap up cheap Russian energy because of the sanctions.
India has bought at least 13 million barrels of Russian oil since Russia invaded Ukraine. It is not stopping at cheap oil. Russian coal is on India's radar.
India is moving in the direction of imports of coking coal from Russia, according to an Indian politician and member of parliament.
China is buying Russian oil and coal in its own currency.
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