P112
Japan will try to smooth relations with Russia to buy oil, seeking to avoid complete US energy dependence

What Jiang said

“Japan has no choice but to yes buy American LNG, but also to try to smooth things over with Russia to start buying more oil from Russia.”

Analysis

Japan remembers WWII when US oil embargo led to war; will diversify by buying Russian oil alongside US LNG

Status history

• 2026-05-22 · Pending (glm)

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