A law written to punish the buyers of Russian oil was suspended by the US to protect a purchase of Russian oil. India spent fourteen months being lectured for less.
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In short
India faced scrutiny for its purchases of Russian oil under a law intended to punish buyers of Russian energy, but the US suspended the law to allow India to continue its purchases. This decision underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play.
Key points
- India faced scrutiny for its purchases of Russian oil under a law intended to punish buye…: India faced scrutiny for its purchases of Russian oil under a law intended to punish buyers of Russian energy, but the US suspended the law to allow India to continue its purchases.
- This decision underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play.: This decision underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play.