May 8, 2026

US sanctions on Russian oil companies

US sanctions on Russian oil firms: MEA says ‘studying implications’, defends imports – Why Trump hailed India – The Times of India

US sanctions on Russian oil firms: MEA says ‘studying implications’, defends imports – Why Trump hailed India – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: India on Thursday responded to the latest US sanctions on Russian oil companies, saying it is “studying the implications” of the move, while reaffirming that its energy sourcing decisions are guided by national interests and the need to ensure affordable energy for 1.4 billion people.Speaking during the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir…

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‘No basis in international law’: China slams US sanctions on Russian oil giants; hits out at EU for targeting Beijing firms – The Times of India

‘No basis in international law’: China slams US sanctions on Russian oil giants; hits out at EU for targeting Beijing firms – The Times of India

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Chinese President Xi, left, and US President Donald Trump China on Thursday strongly criticised the latest US sanctions imposed on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, calling the move “unilateral” and “lacking any basis in international law.“Addressing a daily press briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, “China consistently…

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