Washington: The White House has said that India’s acceptance of Russia’s offer on crude oil at a concessional rate will not violate US sanctions.
“Our message to any country is to follow the restrictions that we have recommended,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference on Tuesday.
Asked about a report on the possibility of India accepting a Russian offer of concessional crude, Saki said, “I don’t think it would be in violation of that (sanctions).”
“But also think about where you want to stand when the history books are written at this point in time. Support for the Russian leadership is support for an invasion that is clearly having devastating effects,” Saki said.
India has not supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine. New Delhi has consistently asked all stakeholders to resolve differences through dialogue. However, it has not participated in all UN resolutions against Russia.
Officials in the Biden administration have shown an understanding of India’s position and told lawmakers that New Delhi is a major dependency on Russian military supplies for its national security.
However, Indian-American Congressman Dr Ami Bera expressed dismay at reports that India is considering buying Russian oil at heavily discounted rates.
“If the reports are true and India makes this decision to buy Russian oil at a discounted price, New Delhi would love to be with Vladimir Putin at a crucial moment in history when countries around the world unite in support of the Ukrainian people and against it. Let’s be. Russia’s deadly invasion,” he said.
“As the world’s largest democracy and leader of the Quad, India has a responsibility to ensure that its actions do not directly or indirectly support Putin and his aggression,” Bera said in a statement.
“Our message to any country is to follow the restrictions that we have recommended,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference on Tuesday.
Asked about a report on the possibility of India accepting a Russian offer of concessional crude, Saki said, “I don’t think it would be in violation of that (sanctions).”
“But also think about where you want to stand when the history books are written at this point in time. Support for the Russian leadership is support for an invasion that is clearly having devastating effects,” Saki said.
India has not supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine. New Delhi has consistently asked all stakeholders to resolve differences through dialogue. However, it has not participated in all UN resolutions against Russia.
Officials in the Biden administration have shown an understanding of India’s position and told lawmakers that New Delhi is a major dependency on Russian military supplies for its national security.
However, Indian-American Congressman Dr Ami Bera expressed dismay at reports that India is considering buying Russian oil at heavily discounted rates.
“If the reports are true and India makes this decision to buy Russian oil at a discounted price, New Delhi would love to be with Vladimir Putin at a crucial moment in history when countries around the world unite in support of the Ukrainian people and against it. Let’s be. Russia’s deadly invasion,” he said.
“As the world’s largest democracy and leader of the Quad, India has a responsibility to ensure that its actions do not directly or indirectly support Putin and his aggression,” Bera said in a statement.