Europe Buys Russian Oil Via India

EU oil sanctions are being sidestepped as India and Turkey import Russian crude, refine it, and sell the fuels back to Europe at a markup. Simultaneously, Europe has increased purchases of Russian LNG while paying more to replace lost pipeline gas with US cargoes. The net effect is higher EU energy costs with limited impact on Russian revenues. — This challenges embargo‑centric sanctions by showing how trade reroutes through third countries, implying enforcement must target refining and transshipment or risk self‑harm.