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EU allies still dependent on Russian fuel - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
As Washington tightens sanctions on Russian oil, Bulgaria and Romania are facing a painful dilemma – how to comply with EU sanctions while still keeping their economies running. According to Politico, both countries depend heavily on Lukoil refineries that process Russian crude. Shutting them down could trigger fuel shortages not only at home, but also in Moldova. Join Benjamin Lee in new episode of Break the Fake to find out how from nationalization plans to quiet lobbying in Brussels, Eastern Europe is balancing between energy survival and political loyalty.