Despite sanctions, the European Union remains among Russia's three largest trading partners, Bild writes, citing the German Economic Institute.
“The total volume of Russia's trade with the EU is approximately 67.5 billion euros, making the EU Russia's third largest trading partner in 2024“, the publication notes.
At the same time, the publication claims that despite Western sanctions, Russia's total exports to its 20 largest partner countries increased by 18 percent in 2024, reaching $330 billion, adjusted for inflation.
The article mention China and India as Russia's biggest partners.