Tokyo [Japan], April 3 (ANI): The United States has rallied its European allies behind a USD 60-per-barrel ban on purchases of Russian crude oil, but one of Washington’s closest Asian allies, Japan, has begun buying the oil at prices higher than the cap, reported Wall Street Journal.
Japan persuaded the US to make the exception, claiming that it was necessary to ensure access to Russian energy. The concession demonstrates
Japan breaks ranks with US allies, purchases Russian oil at price higher than cap
