Russia’s Crude Oil Exports Stay High — But Flows Shift Sharply Toward Asia

Russia’s Crude Oil Exports Stay High — But Flows Shift Sharply Toward Asia

Despite sanctions, Russia’s crude oil exports remain robust, but trade flows have pivoted from Europe to Asia, with China and India now the top buyers. India’s growing imports—and its refusal to join Western sanctions—have triggered steep new U.S. tariffs.