February 18, 2026

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Russia oil trade: India imported €144 billion worth of crude since start of Ukraine war; second-largest buyer after China

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India has imported around 144 billion euros’ worth of crude oil from Russia since the start of the Ukraine war, making it the second-largest buyer after China, according to estimates by European think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).According to news agency PTI, CREA said Russia has earned nearly 1 trillion…

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‘Shadow fleet’: India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil, says CREA; Moscow relying on old tankers to dodge Western sanctions

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India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth 2.1 billion euros between January and September 2025 aboard 30 vessels sailing under false flags, according to a report by the European think tank, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), released Thursday.The report identified India as the largest recipient of oil transported by…

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