India and China eagerly buy up Russian oil

India and China are increasing their purchases of Russian oil, despite US and EU sanctions that will ban Russian oil imports and bar insurance for ships carrying Russian crude. Host Carol Hills speaks with Derek Grossman of the Rand Corporation, who explains how bans are supposed to work, and the impact other nations’ oil purchases may have on Russia sanctions.

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