Japan to consider whether to buy Russian crude following US sanctions waiver - Reuters
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Japan evaluates Russian crude purchases after US grants sanctions waiver
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Japan will consider purchasing Russian crude oil after receiving a US sanctions waiver. The decision follows diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tokyo regarding energy procurement amid ongoing sanctions against Russia.
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