U.S. House Clears Russia Sanctions Bill As Senator Warns India, China Over Russian Oil

A bipartisan US sanctions bill targeting Russia has cleared the House, opening the door to tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump for approval. US Senator Richard Blumenthal warned India and China to “buy your oil and gas somewhere else,” while backing stronger pressure on Russia. India has responded by reaffirming its commitment to ensuring energy security for 1.4 billion people through diversified sourcing based on market conditions. The MEA said the potential impact on bilateral ties and global energy markets has been conveyed to US interlocutors.