A look at the top buyers of Russian oil as Trump pressures China and India to stop buying it
- Posted on August 5, 2025
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A look at the top buyers of Russian oil as Trump pressures China and India to stop buying it

Donald Trump urges China and India to halt Russian oil purchases. These purchases aid Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. China, India, and Turkey now receive oil previously destined for Europe. This shift followed the EU's boycott of Russian seaborne oil. Despite sanctions and price caps, Russia earns significantly from oil sales. These earnings bolster Russia's currency and import capabilities.