Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue

Russia is reportedly working to bypass recent U.S. sanctions to maintain its crude oil exports to India. India has become the second-largest global purchaser of Russian crude since the Ukraine war began. Western sanctions have led to heavily discounted prices for Russian oil, making it cheaper than Middle Eastern alternatives for India. Industry analysts suggest Russia is actively seeking ways to circumvent these sanctions to ensure India can continue importing significant volumes of this discounted oil. The continuation of these imports is important for both countries, as Russia seeks revenue and India benefits from cheaper energy.