"Among European Union countries, Slovakia is the most dependent on Russian oil and petroleum products. In 2020, Russia was the origin country for 78 percent of the country's total imports of such commodities. In Germany, Russian oil products held a 30 percent market share. This has become cause for concern for the EU as it tries to distance itself from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. An already unfolding energy crisis was worsened as a result."

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"Among European Union countries, Slovakia is the most dependent on Russian oil and petroleum products. In 2020, Russia was the origin country for 78 percent of the country's total imports of such commodities. In Germany, Russian oil products held a 30 percent market share. This has become cause for concern for the EU as it tries to distance itself from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. An already unfolding energy crisis was worsened as a result."

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https://www.statista.com/statistics/1298031/dependence-on-russian-oil-in-the-eu-and-uk/#:~:text=Among%20European%20Union%20countries%2C%20Slovakia,a%2030%20percent%20market%20share.

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Some EU countries are heavily reliant on Russian gas and oil. Supporting Ukraine and antagonizing Russia could jeopardize these energy supplies, leading to energy crises in parts of Europe, especially during periods of high demand.

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