China

China reduced imports of Ukrainian sunflower oil
Due to the war and logistical difficulties, Ukraine is losing its share in the Chinese sunflower oil market, while the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan are increasing it.

US sanctions force Russia to sell oil to China at lower prices
Strengthening US sanctions complicate the logistics of Russian oil, forcing sellers to offer discounts to Chinese buyers.

Chinese bulk carrier carrying dangerous cargo runs aground in Russia during snowfall
The Chinese-registered bulk carrier An Yang, which was en route from Changzhou to Nevelsk, ran aground on the Sakhalin Peninsula.

China and India have stopped purchasing Russian oil due to sanctions
Russian oil trade with China and India halted as sanctions push up shipping costs.

Chinese ship failed to deliver modules for Russian Arktik LNG-2
The Chinese vessel Wei Xiao Tian Tian Si failed to deliver two large modules intended for the third stage of the Arctic LNG-2 gas project.

Transportation of Russian oil to China has become five times more expensive due to sanctions
The cost of transporting Russian oil to China has already increased fivefold due to US sanctions.

Transportation of Russian oil to China has become five times more expensive due to sanctions
The cost of transporting Russian oil to China has already increased fivefold due to US sanctions.

Ukraine remains a key grain supplier to China
China gives preference to Ukrainian agricultural products, even in the presence of alternative offers.

China purchased record volumes of Russian oil in 2024
China’s crude oil imports from its largest supplier, Russia, hit a new high last year.

Transportation of Russian oil to China tripled in price due to sanctions
The transportation of Russian oil to Chinese ports has tripled in price due to recent sanctions.