Japan Breaks With U.S. Allies, Buys Russian Oil at Prices Above Cap
Citing energy needs, Tokyo won legal exception to rules binding Group of Seven nations.
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### Response: Citing energy needs, Tokyo won legal exception to rules binding Group of Seven nations.