Australia reaffirms ban on Russian fuel imports after US move
Australia says it will maintain its ban on Russian fuel imports, distancing itself from US efforts to allow Russian diesel into global markets.
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AIAustralia has reiterated that it does not intend to purchase Russian fuel and will continue its ban on imports to prevent Moscow from profiting economically from its war in Ukraine. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump announced steps to make Russian diesel supplies available on global markets.
Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said at a press conference in western Sydney on Saturday: "We do not need Russian fuel in Australia, and we do not want it."
He added: "We do not want President Vladimir Putin to benefit from this war. What the United States does is its own affair, but we will not change our approach."