US tariffs against Russian oil buyers pass: What it means for China, India

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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US sanctions aim to weaken Russian oil exports, heavily targeting China and India as Moscow's largest energy buyers.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:59:36 UTC.

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