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Trump Sanctions Hit Russian Oil Trade with India, China

10/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has sanctioned Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil, impacting oil trade with India and China.
India and China, which import 3.5 to 4.5 million barrels of Russian oil daily, are adjusting operations to comply with sanctions.
Indian refiners, including Reliance and the Indian Oil Corporation, are adapting to sanctions.
The impact includes geopolitical implications as India balances its energy needs with the U.S. partnership.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has sanctioned Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil, impacting oil trade with India and China.
India and China, which import 3.5 to 4.5 million barrels of Russian oil daily, are adjusting operations to comply with sanctions.
Indian refiners, including Reliance and the Indian Oil Corporation, are adapting to sanctions.
The impact includes geopolitical implications as India balances its energy needs with the U.S. partnership.