NATO countries that buy oil from Russia in 2025 notably include Turkey, Hungary, and Slovakia. Turkey is the third-largest buyer of Russian oil globally after China and India. Hungary and Slovakia also actively purchase Russian oil, making them among the top importers within NATO. Despite ongoing tensions and sanctions, these countries maintain imports of Russian oil due to factors such as discounted prices offered by Russia and energy needs.
Key NATO buyers of Russian oil:
- Turkey : Third-largest global buyer, significant importer despite conflict.
- Hungary : Substantial purchases of Russian oil and gas.
- Slovakia : Active in importing Russian energy supplies.
This situation has attracted criticism from some NATO leaders, including the US, which has called on all NATO countries to stop purchasing Russian oil to strengthen the alliance's negotiating position against Russia and to help resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
