Group 1 - The Trump administration is implementing a strategy to control global energy markets by sanctioning buyers of Russian oil, targeting oil-producing countries, and seizing oil tankers [1][3] - The newly approved sanctions under the "2025 Sanctions on Russia Act" require China, India, and Brazil to halt imports of Russian oil or face tariffs up to 500% [3][7] - Russia's oil export revenue heavily relies on energy trade, with China accounting for nearly half of its total exports, while India and Brazil are also significant partners [3][10] Group 2 - The U.S. has previously intervened in Venezuela's economy, controlling its oil revenue and mandating that profits be deposited in U.S.-designated accounts [5][10] - Recent U.S. military actions included seizing oil tankers flagged by Russia, indicating a shift in strategy to apply pressure on Russia's energy buyers through secondary sanctions [7][9] - The geopolitical landscape is shifting, with the U.S. aiming to replace multilateral trade orders with unilateral rules, particularly in energy trade [10][12] Group 3 - China is the largest oil importer globally, with imports from Russia reaching 108 million tons in 2024, constituting 19.6% of its total oil imports [10][12] - The trend of de-dollarization is evident, with 99.1% of trade between China and Russia being settled in local currencies, reducing the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions [12][14] - India has resisted fully stopping Russian oil imports, emphasizing the need to protect domestic consumer interests, while Brazil also supports continued energy cooperation with Russia [14][16] Group 4 - The EU has aligned with the U.S. in sanctioning Russia, but questions the legality of unilateral sanctions and is concerned about market stability [16] - The share of Russian oil exports to the EU has drastically decreased from 40-45% pre-conflict to 4-5% in 2026, with Asian markets, particularly China and India, absorbing 80% of Russian oil exports [16]
不让买俄油!特朗普放出3招,连续点名中国,是时候该算总账了
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-10 16:16