Several NATO countries still buy Russian oil as of 2025, most notably:
- Turkey is the third-largest buyer of Russian oil globally and the largest among NATO members. It accounts for about 6% of Russia's crude exports and 26% of its oil product exports. Turkey has invested heavily in Russian energy and continues these imports despite the war in Ukraine.
- Hungary and Slovakia are also significant buyers within NATO. Hungary spends around $13 billion on Russian oil and gas, while Slovakia spends around $10 billion, making them among the top importers of Russian energy.
- The European Union (EU) as a collective buys some Russian fossil fuels, including crude oil, pipeline gas, and LNG, but individual EU countries vary. The EU overall purchased about 6% of Russian crude oil exports.
Other larger NATO members, such as the U.S., France, Germany, and the UK, have largely reduced or stopped buying Russian oil following sanctions. However, the ongoing purchases by Turkey, Hungary, Slovakia, and some EU members have drawn criticism and are seen as weakening NATO's bargaining power over Russia.
In summary, the main NATO countries buying Russian oil in 2025 are Turkey, Hungary, and Slovakia, along with some parts of the EU, while other NATO members have substantially reduced or ceased purchases.
