'What kind of language': Congress slams US senator's warning to India over Russian oil
The remark by US senator, who took a stern tone against countries buying oil from Russia, did not go down well with Congress.
The US Congress has expressed strong disapproval towards a recent warning made by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal to India regarding its oil trade with Russia. The senator's stern tone, which called upon countries to "clean up their act" and stop purchasing oil from Russia, was met with disapproval by the opposition party.
In response, Congress MP Pawan Khera expressed concern over the language used in the warning, questioning what kind of language was being employed for India. The US House of Representatives had recently passed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would have allowed President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on five major oil and gas importers, including China, India, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan.
The bill also extended sanctions against Iran and provided exemptions for European allies. India has stated that it will continue buying oil through diversified sourcing and will take necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests in light of the sanctions.
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