‘Typical example of unilateral bullying’: China defends Russian oil purchases; slams Trump for pushing countries to end buying Moscow energy

China defended its “legitimate” Russian oil purchases, accusing the US of “unilateral bullying” and “economic coercion.” Beijing warned of countermeasures if its interests are harmed, emphasising national sovereignty. This comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that India would stop buying Russian oil and signalled pressure on China as well.