European energy traders are still among Moscow’s biggest buyers of refined oil products, according to customs data Two of the world’s major energy traders, Vitol and Gunvor, remain significant buyers of refined oil from Russia despite their pledge to reduce business with the sanctions-hit country, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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The joint statement voices support for the “legitimate aspirations” of developing economies to play a greater role on the international stage BRICS members have agreed to continue pushing for inclusive multilateralism while expressing concerns about “unilateral coercive measures” that put pressure on emerging economies, according to a joint declaration released on Wednesday at their 15th…