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India Defies U.S. Pressure, Continues Buying Russian Oil
9/26/2025
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- Officials told the Trump administration they could curb Russian oil imports if allowed to buy from Iran and Venezuela.
- The proposal emerged during UN General Assembly discussions.
- Recent attacks on Russian oil refineries have reduced exports.
- India has become a major buyer of discounted Russian crude.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says India will continue buying Russian oil despite U.S. pressure.
