Russia Vows Uninterrupted Oil Supply to India, Slams Sanctions Pressure
· World · Bloomberg, NDTV
Russia's ambassador to New Delhi said Moscow is ready to supply India with as much crude oil as the country needs, framing the offer as a rejection of Western sanctions pressure on Russian energy sales. The envoy denounced plans to intensify sanctions on Moscow's oil exports, calling them coercive and unjust. India has become one of the largest buyers of Russian crude since 2022, snapping up discounted barrels after Western sanctions reshaped global energy flows. The ambassador's comments come as the US and EU weigh tougher measures targeting third-country buyers of Russian oil. New Delhi has so far resisted joining the Western sanctions regime, prioritising its energy security needs.
Why it matters
India relies on Russian crude for a sizeable share of its import basket, and any sanctions-driven disruption could push up fuel prices for Indian consumers and refiners. Moscow's pledge signals it will keep using discounted oil as a diplomatic lever with New Delhi at a time of tense ties with Washington.
Read the original report — Bloomberg
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