Russia to send oil rejected by Europe to Asia, other regions, says Novak CNBC Africa


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May 19 (Reuters) – Russia will send any oil rejected by European countries to Asia and other regions, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday, adding that Europe would have to find substitute supplies that would be more expensive. The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a 210 billion euro ($220 billion) plan for Europe to end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels by 2027 and to use the pivot away from Moscow to quicken its transition to green energy. read more Europe receives about 4 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil, Novak said, adding that Russia was...