Dynamics of energy trade flows: case of Russia
Journal: Repository of the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business
Year: 2025

Russia is a country that for years has been among the top countries in terms of production and export of energy commodities, such as crude oil, coal, and natural gas. It has developed an infrastructure that allows energy products to be distributed to nations worldwide. The Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 prompted Western countries to impose various economic sanctions against Russia, some of them specifically targeting its energy sector, which plays an important role in Russia's national eco