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Can Europe escape its looming energy crisis 

Europe’s dependence on Russian energy Europe has also been severely impacted because of its heavy dependence on Russia for its energy requirements.

Europe is the biggest purchaser of Russian crude, receiving 138 million tons in 2020 out of Russia’s total exports of 260 million tons or 53%. Europe, which imports almost all of its crude, gets a quarter of its supply from Russia.