Asian Countries Buy Russian Oil

May 3, 2026, 19:05
AsiaInternational

Introduction

Countries in Asia are changing how they buy oil. They are buying more oil from Russia because of problems in the Middle East.

Main Body

War in the Middle East stopped oil ships. Now, some countries do not have enough oil. Because of this, Asian countries buy more oil from Russia. Australia buys oil from Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei. These countries buy Russian oil and change it in factories. Then, Australia buys it. This helps Russia get a lot of money. Japan also buys oil from a Russian project. This is legal under some rules. Many people think this is bad because it helps Russia during the war.

Conclusion

Asian countries want to have enough energy. They buy Russian oil through other countries to get it.

Learning

The 'Why' Word: Because of

In this story, we see a pattern used to explain reasons.

Pattern: [Action] →\rightarrow because of →\rightarrow [The Reason]

  • Buying more oil →\rightarrow because of →\rightarrow problems in the Middle East.

How to use it simply: Use "because of" when the reason is a thing (a noun), not a whole sentence.

  • ❌ I am late because it rained. (Wrong for this pattern)
  • ✅ I am late because of the rain. (Correct!)

Words from the text to practice with:

  1. Problems →\rightarrow "because of problems"
  2. War →\rightarrow "because of the war"

Quick Tip: If you can point to the reason with your finger (like 'the war' or 'the money'), use because of.

Vocabulary Learning

buy (v.)
to purchase something with money
Example:I will buy a new book tomorrow.
oil (n.)
a liquid used for fuel
Example:Cars need oil to run.
Russia (n.)
a large country in Europe and Asia
Example:Russia is known for its cold weather.
Asia (n.)
the largest continent, east of Europe
Example:Asia has many different cultures.
Middle East (n.)
a region in Asia that includes countries like Saudi Arabia
Example:The Middle East has many oil reserves.
war (n.)
a conflict between countries
Example:The war caused many people to leave their homes.
ship (n.)
a large boat that travels on water
Example:The ship carried cargo across the ocean.
stopped (v.)
to cease moving
Example:The bus stopped at the corner.
have (v.)
to possess
Example:I have a pen in my bag.
enough (adj.)
sufficient
Example:I have enough food for the trip.
get (v.)
to receive
Example:She will get a new phone next week.
through (prep.)
from one side to the other
Example:We walked through the park.
other (adj.)
different
Example:Other people are waiting outside.
want (v.)
to wish for
Example:I want a cup of tea.
countries (n.)
a group of people with a government
Example:Many countries have different laws.
more (adj.)
greater in amount
Example:I need more water.
because (conj.)
since
Example:I left because I was tired.
change (v.)
to make different
Example:She will change her clothes.
factories (n.)
places where goods are made
Example:Factories produce cars.
project (n.)
an activity with a goal
Example:The project will finish next month.
rules (n.)
the rules are the rules
Example:The rules say no running in the hall.
bad (adj.)
not good
Example:It was a bad day.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People like coffee.
think (v.)
to use your mind
Example:I think it's a good idea.
during (prep.)
while something is happening
Example:During the meeting we discussed plans.
money (n.)
the money people use to buy things
Example:She saved money for a new bike.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:He helps his neighbors.
energy (n.)
the power to do work
Example:The sun gives us energy.
legal (adj.)
allowed by law
Example:It is legal to drive after 18.
Australia (n.)
a country in Oceania
Example:Australia is known for its wildlife.
Singapore (n.)
a city-state in Asia
Example:Singapore is famous for its cleanliness.
Malaysia (n.)
a country in Southeast Asia
Example:Malaysia has many beaches.
Brunei (n.)
a small country on Borneo
Example:Brunei is rich in oil.
Japan (n.)
an island country in East Asia
Example:Japan is known for sushi.