America says, supporting Russia's leadership for an attack means support for its devastating effect
Winning Bizness Desk
Mumbai. In the Russia-Ukraine war, there might just be positive news for India. According to a report by Reuters, two Indian officials have said that Delhi might accept crude oil at cheaper prices from Moscow as a key trading partner. This statement has come out in the backdrop of rising sanctions being imposed by western countries on Russia. But, even though India is still considering Russia's cheap crude oil offer, in the meantime a big statement has come from America. The White House said that India's acceptance of Russia's cheap crude oil will not violate US sanctions. However, he said that India should keep in mind that when history is written, where India will be seen standing. Speaking to reporters at Tuesday's daily news conference, White House press secretary Jane Pasaki said, "Our message is clear that every country is bound by the sanctions that we have imposed."
Support to Russia means support to destruction
To a question on whether India is likely to take cheaper crude oil from Russia, Pasaki said, "I don't think it would violate sanctions. But it should also be considered that when the history of the present era is written, where will you be seen standing. Support to Russia's leadership for an attack means support to its disastrous effect."
India dependent on Russian military supplies
India has not supported Russia's attack on Ukraine. New Delhi is constantly asking all the stakeholders for a solution through dialogue. However, India abstained from voting on the UN resolution against Russia. Biden government officials understood India's position and told lawmakers that India is heavily dependent on Russian military supplies for its national security.
Putin has offered oil at a discount
It is reported that Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak spoke to Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri over phone and said that his country is keen to increase the supply of oil and petroleum products to India. According to a statement issued by Moscow, it is expecting investment from India in the Russian oil field. According to reports, New Delhi is considering the option of buying oil from Russia, for which Putin has offered huge discounts.
