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    • Japan bought about 364,000 barrels of Russian oil in May

    By TASS June 17, 2026
    The purchases concerned oil linked to gas supply contracts under the Sakhalin-2 project, which is exempt from anti-Russian sanctions

    Japan bought about 364,000 barrels of Russian oil in May Japan purchased approximately 364,000 barrels of Russian oil in May. These imports were specifically oil linked to gas supply contracts under the Sakhalin-2 project. Importantly, the Sakhalin-2 project is exempt from the anti-Russian sanctions.

    • Japan imported about 364,000 barrels of Russian oil in May.
    • The oil purchased was linked to gas supply contracts.
    • These contracts are part of the Sakhalin-2 project.
    • The Sakhalin-2 project is exempt from anti-Russian sanctions.
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