- Leaders met to discuss extending sanctions on Russia, the EU-China commercial relationship, and supporting Ukraine's long-term needs.
- 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.
Chinese refiners increased purchases of Russian crude oil on September 1, 2026.
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
Chinese refiners increased purchases of Russian crude oil on September 1, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Beijing
capital city of China
Related events
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- A Chinese company supplied precursors to a Russian entity on September 7, 2026.
- Higher oil prices strengthen Moscow's revenues as Russia supports Iran, while Houthis attack Saudi Arabia and China expands its strategic reach.