Japan Buys Russian Oil for the First Time Since Hormuz Closure
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-05-02 21:41 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Culture & Entertainment, Middle East, Asia, Energy, Economy & Finance, Trade & Sanctions, Media, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Japan is set to receive its first shipment of Russian crude oil since the conflict in the Middle East disrupted global energy supplies, Japanese media reported Saturday, citing the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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