In a notable shift, Russia has surpassed Saudi Arabia to become China’s leading oil supplier in the past year. This change underscores the limited success of Western sanctions aimed at restricting the Kremlin’s funds amidst the Ukraine conflict. China, the largest oil importer globally, bought a record-breaking 107 million tons of Russian crude in 2023. […]
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