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Taiwan becomes largest importer of Russian oil in 2025, spending $1.3 billion

"Breaking: Taiwan becomes the largest importer of Russian oil in 2025, spending $1.3 billion—marking a sixfold increase since 2022. Discover the implications now."

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Taiwan becomes largest importer of Russian oil in 2025, spending $1.3 billion
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Taiwan has emerged as the largest importer of Russian oil in 2025, purchasing oil worth $1.3 billion. This marks a significant increase, with the average monthly import volume rising sixfold compared to 2022.

Since 2022, Taiwan has spent a total of $11.2 billion on Russian fuel, which is 220 times more than the aid it has provided to Ukraine.

For more on related coverage, see recent developments in Japan"s political landscape.

Taiwan becomes largest importer of Russian oil in 2025, spending $1.3 billion - DemState