New Delhi: US Deputy NSA Dalip Singh warns of consequences for any country that wants to bypass sanctions Russia, but also said on Thursday that Washington has not set a red line for India, which wants to buy Russian oil at a discount, and that its current energy imports do not violate any US sanctions as exemptions for energy imports. Is. Top government sources, who did not wish to name the US, said earlier this month that oil-self-reliant countries could not “credibly advocate” restrictive trade with Russia.
During his visit, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Further discussions are expected to be held on a ruble-rupee payment mechanism for trade with India that is meant to defeat Western sanctions.
Singh said the sanctions on Russia would limit its ability to supply military equipment to India, which would affect the latter’s defense preparedness, and that the US was seeking to help India diversify its energy and defense sources. Be prepared, even if it is going to be a lengthy process. The official further claimed that Russia would not come to India’s rescue on the LAC in view of Moscow’s increasing dependence on China. Singh spoke to reporters after a meeting with senior Indian officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and several ministries.
During his visit, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Further discussions are expected to be held on a ruble-rupee payment mechanism for trade with India that is meant to defeat Western sanctions.
Singh said the sanctions on Russia would limit its ability to supply military equipment to India, which would affect the latter’s defense preparedness, and that the US was seeking to help India diversify its energy and defense sources. Be prepared, even if it is going to be a lengthy process. The official further claimed that Russia would not come to India’s rescue on the LAC in view of Moscow’s increasing dependence on China. Singh spoke to reporters after a meeting with senior Indian officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and several ministries.