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EU Warns Asia Amid Rising Russian Oil Profits

4/28/2026

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  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that Russia’s oil profits rose after the US-Israeli conflict on Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz.
  • She urged Asian nations such as Vietnam and Indonesia not to increase Russian oil purchases during the April 2026 EU sanctions round.
  • The EU approved an April sanctions package tightening Russian oil trade restrictions.
  • Kallas made remarks after meeting ASEAN foreign ministers in Brunei, emphasizing energy sources.