India’s Russian Oil Strategy Stands Firm Amid New US Sanctions Pressure

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed India’s decision to maintain trade and diplomatic relations with friendly countries, including Russia, as New Delhi faces heightened pressure from the United States over its continued imports of Russian crude oil.The issue has assumed greater significance following the enactment of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reaffirmed India’s decision to maintain trade and diplomatic relations with friendly countries, including Russia, as New Delhi faces heightened pressure from the United States over its continued imports of Russian crude oil.The issue has assumed greater significance following the enactment of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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