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India Receives First Russian LNG Cargo Amid Sanctions
4/16/2026
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- A cargo of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Portovaya plant heads to India, first since sanctions were imposed.
- India has not pledged to stop buying Russian energy and bases decisions on price and security.
- The situation has pushed India to strengthen ties with Russia despite U.S. pressure as Gulf conflicts drive oil prices higher.
- India is diversifying its energy sources to mitigate disruption amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainties.
