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India’s pragmatic balancing: Navigating US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil

India is cutting Russian oil imports due to US sanctions risks while preserving defence ties and diversifying sources, with imports from about 40 countries cushioning the shift.

Summary by Firstpost News
A phased, compliance-driven reduction of Russian crude—paired with accelerated diversification into Middle Eastern and Atlantic Basin grades—minimises legal and financial risk while positioning India to convert progress into tariff relief and a trade deal with the United States
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The global oil market is experiencing turmoil. Initially, the US claimed that India had reduced its crude oil purchases from Russia at President Trump's request. Now, data shows that India is increasing its crude oil purchases from the US, reaching a three-year high.

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Firstpost News broke the news in Mumbai, India on Monday, October 27, 2025.
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