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Russia, which has been waging war against Ukraine, has offered to supply crude oil to the country at a much lower price in order to increase India’s proximity.
The Times of India quoted those who knew about the Indian government’s attempt to take advantage of the concession announced by Russia as the war dragged on for more than 20 days.
The matter has been leaked to the media as no official information has been released from the Indian government.
India is reportedly trying to get 3.5 million barrels of crude oil for its needs from Russia at a higher price discount.
Russia has said it is responsible for the supply of oil and insurance.
Russia’s crude oil supply is said to alleviate some of the problems faced by India’s oil refineries.
Russia is an old ally of India. Diplomatic and defensive relations continue between the two countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India last year to deepen friendship
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World oil prices have doubled due to the war against Ukraine. It has put many countries at risk of rising prices.
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Efforts to buy oil have intensified following Indian Minister Hardeep Puri’s telephone talks with the Russian Energy Minister last week.
India accounts for 85 per cent of its oil demand and is dependent on imports.
From April 2021 to January this year, one month before the start of the war, India purchased 3.6 million tonnes of barrels of crude oil from Russia.
The United States, which has been closely monitoring oil-based Russia-India ties during the war, has openly commented.
The United States has banned Russia from importing oil. At present, India is trying to import Russian oil.
“India does not consider itself violating the sanctions against Russia.
“However, the current trend is on the wrong side of history,” said Jen Zaki, the White House press secretary.
“History is being written. India needs to think about which side to stand on in such an environment. If we support the Russian leadership, it will be seen as supporting the invasion of Ukraine, ”he said.
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