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Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Hannah Ellis-Petersen in DelhiJanuary 13, 2026 at 06:00 AM
Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue
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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.

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Western 40% Middle East 50% Ukraine 60% United States 70% Delhi 70% Russia ×390% India ×390%

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russia 90% india 90% oil imports 80% sanctions 80% circumvent sanctions 70% crude oil 70% ukraine war 60% middle east 50% discounted oil 50%

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