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  1. Leaders met to discuss extending sanctions on Russia, the EU-China commercial relationship, and supporting Ukraine's long-term needs.
  2. China buys Russian oil, fueling the war, while the US suggests financial support for Ukrainian territorial gains.

China buys oil from Russia at a discount amidst global oil market disruptions caused by the Iran War.

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China buys oil from Russia at a discount amidst global oil market disruptions caused by the Iran War.

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  1. Chinese refiners increased purchases of Russian crude oil on September 1, 2026.Sub-event
  2. China is now the sole buyer of Russian Arctic oil amid global disruptions.1 source
  3. China is actively purchasing discounted oil from Russia, adding a specific layer to the existing geopolitical tensions.1 source

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