economy
April 25, 2026
India keeps buying Russian oil despite US sanctions, ex-ambassador tells RT
New Delhi never stopped buying Russian crude despite US sanctions, Indian ex-ambassador to Colombia, Venezuela and Cuba has told RT, as Indian imports soar
TL;DR
- India has not stopped buying Russian crude oil, despite US sanctions.
- US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil were temporarily lifted, allowing Indian imports of over $5 billion in oil in April.
- Former Ambassador Deepak Bhojwani stated that India 'will buy oil from Russia' regardless of US actions and has 'called Trump's bluff'.
- Bhojwani believes the US has more to lose by sanctioning India than gain, citing India's agreements with other countries like the EU.
- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly impacted India's gas supplies, which are largely imported from Gulf nations.
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