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Graphic Truth: Who is still buying Russian oil?

Graphic Truth: Who is still buying Russian oil?
Eileen Zhang
Lizzy Yee
By Lizzy YeeAugust 14, 2025
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US President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with Putin has cast a spotlight on oil exports, a key source of revenue for Russia’s war in Ukraine. The White House has been threatening Russia with so-called “secondary sanctions”, while punishing buyers — slapping a 50% tariff on India, the largest buyer of Russian crude in 2025 (more on that here). Here’s a look at the biggest buyers of Russian oil via boat in 2025.

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