EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

EU's top diplomat calls on Southeast Asian countries to seek alternatives to Russian oil

Asia One·2026-04-28 19:01

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in Southeast Asia on Tuesday (April 28) not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.

The EU approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia this month, including tightened restrictions on oil trade, as it looks to undermine Moscow's ability to fund its war in Ukraine.

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