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India: Russian oil sale to India complicates Biden’s efforts
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NEW DELHI, 19 March 2022, (TON): United States President Joe Biden’s campaign to unite the globe against the Russian invasion of Ukraine is being challenged not only by adversaries such as China but also by the world’s most populous country, India.
An Indian government official that the country will increase its imports of Russian oil, allowing it to boost energy supplies at a discount as its economy struggles to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest purchase was three million barrels said “the official, who was not authorised to talk to reporters and spoke on the condition of anonymity.”
Although India is not alone in buying Russian energy several European allies such as Germany have continued to do so the decision conflicts with Biden’s efforts to isolate Russia’s economy with sanctions.
The increased flow of oil could further strain the relationship between Washington and New Delhi, which has already been tested by India’s recent procurement of advanced Russian air defence systems.
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