India vows to protect interests, as US clears bill to punish Russian oil buyers
The US House of Representatives late Wednesday passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia over the Ukraine war, giving President Donald Trump the power to slap up to 100% tariffs on countries such as India and China for their energy imports from Russia.
India pledged on Thursday to protect its energy security and economic interests following the U.S. approval of a bill targeting Russian oil buyers, according to government statements. The Indian authorities have informed Washington about the potential consequences this legislation could have on bilateral relations and the global oil market, the government emphasized.
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