US Sanctions Policy on India and Russia is Reckless, Says Report
· World · Indian Express, LiveMint
The US Congress-passed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Bill empowers the White House to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on nations importing Russian oil, targeting India and China. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's right to secure energy for its 1.4 billion people and warned that weaponising the legislation could impact bilateral ties. Analysts note that the Trump administration is repeating policies similar to the 2017 Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which failed to prevent ongoing global conflicts. The legislation has sparked concern in New Delhi regarding energy security and strategic autonomy. The ultimate outcome will depend heavily on diplomatic negotiations between Washington and New Delhi.
Why it matters
The proposed US sanctions directly threaten India's energy imports and test New Delhi's long-standing policy of strategic autonomy in foreign affairs.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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