And this is just the one we know about. I also know other companies are still buying Russian oil under existing term contracts
Shell has defended its decision to purchase Russian crude oil despite the invasion and bombardment of Ukraine.
The oil giant said in a statement that the decision to purchase the fuel at a discounted price was "difficult".
It confirmed that it had bought a cargo of Russian crude oil on Friday but it had "no alternative".
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hit out at the energy company, asking on Twitter: "Doesn't Russian oil smell Ukrainian blood for you?"
So far Western countries have not imposed sanctions on Russian oil imports, fearing it will drive up already record high energy prices around the world.
But on Sunday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US was now in "active discussions" with European partners about banning them while also maintaining a "steady global supply".
Shell has defended its decision to purchase Russian crude oil despite the invasion and bombardment of Ukraine.
The oil giant said in a statement that the decision to purchase the fuel at a discounted price was "difficult".
It confirmed that it had bought a cargo of Russian crude oil on Friday but it had "no alternative".
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hit out at the energy company, asking on Twitter: "Doesn't Russian oil smell Ukrainian blood for you?"
So far Western countries have not imposed sanctions on Russian oil imports, fearing it will drive up already record high energy prices around the world.
But on Sunday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US was now in "active discussions" with European partners about banning them while also maintaining a "steady global supply".
Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil
The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".
www.bbc.co.uk
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