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EU bought €709M in Russian seafood

According to Euractiv

According to the Euractiv portal, in 2024 the European Union purchased seafood from Russia worth about 709 million euros, despite sanctions. The largest importers were Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and France.

Context

Since 2022, the EU has imposed a series of sanctions against Russia due to the conflict in Ukraine; however, the continued import of seafood indicates the maintenance of trade relations.

Summary:

The EU bought €709 million worth of seafood from Russia in 2024 despite sanctions, Euractiv reports; top importers were Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and France.