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What NATO countries purchase Russian oil?

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Turkey, Hungary, and Slovakia are NATO countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, despite calls from the US to cease such imports. Turkey is noted as the third largest importer among NATO members.

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Trump calls on NATO members to stop purchasing Russian oil

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  • Trump sent a letter to NATO countries demanding an end to Russian oil purchases.
  • He warned that the US would impose major economic sanctions on Moscow if demands are not met. 4s
  • Some NATO members, including Hungary and Slovakia, continue to import Russian fossil fuels. 43s
  • Turkey, a major purchaser of Russian oil, is also included in the ultimatum. 1m 23s
  • The US has already doubled tariffs on Indian exports due to its ongoing trade with Russia. 1m 32s
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France 24
4 hours ago
Trump calls on NATO members to stop purchasing Russian oil

Crude oil is also still being imported by Hungary and Slovakia, something that's causing a rift among EU members. Turkey is the third largest purchaser of Russian oil after China and India.

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CBS News
17 hours ago
Trump says NATO must stop buying Russian oil

Since 2023, NATO member Turkey has been the third largest importer of Russian oil. Alliance members Hungary and Slovakia also buy Russian oil.

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Euronews
1 day ago
Trump calls on NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil

Several NATO members, including Turkey, Hungary and Slovakia, continued to be major buyers of Russian oil after the invasion of Ukraine.

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