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Zelensky Urges India, China, Turkey to Halt Russia Energy Trade

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 4:13 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India, China and Turkey to halt energy trade with Russia.
He said stopping the trade would force Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
The law allows tariffs up to 100% on major Russian oil buyers, including India and China.

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC embargoed the United States and other Israel supporters, slashing West-bound oil exports by up to 70% and pushing barrel prices from $3 to nearly $12, a 300% rise. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cites that leverage in 2024, urging India, China and Turkey to stop Russian energy imports to pressure Moscow over Ukraine.

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Story summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India, China and Turkey to halt energy trade with Russia.
He said stopping the trade would force Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
The law allows tariffs up to 100% on major Russian oil buyers, including India and China.

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