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Russian Urals Crude Delivered to India Nears $100 as Iran War Lifts Prices

The current level marks the highest since 2022, when Russia began exporting large volumes of oil to the Indian market after being hit by Western sanctions...

Indian Firms Snap Up Russian Oil Cargos Amid Mideast Supply Crisis – Bloomberg

Indian companies have bought up nearly all Russian crude available on the spot market after the U.S. granted India a temporary waiver to purchase it.

India Says It Will Continue Buying Russian Oil, Rejects Need for U.S. Permission

India’s Press Information Bureau insisted that New Delhi was not dependent on “a short-term waiver” to buy Russian oil.

U.S. Grants Temporary Waiver to Allow India to Buy Russian Oil as Iran War Jolts Energy Markets

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sale to India would “alleviate pressure caused by Iran's attempt to take global energy hostage.”

Russian Oil Tankers Re-Route to India Despite U.S. Tariff Threats – Bloomberg

The change of course comes amid turmoil in global energy markets as the war in the Middle East widens with no end in sight.

Indian Students Injured in Knife Attack at University in Bashkortostan

Officials from the Indian Consulate General in Kazan were sent to assist the victims after the knife attack this weekend.

No Word on India Stopping Oil Purchases, Kremlin Says

Trump claimed India agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil and “buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela.”

Russia Boosts Work Permits for Indian and Bangladeshi Workers in 2025

Russia issued about 240,000 work permits to foreigners in 2025 overall, the highest number since at least 2017.

India’s Russian Oil Imports Set to Fall to Lowest Level Since 2022 – Bloomberg

Levels could rise again in January as India’s largest refinery resumes deliveries.

opinion Saahil Menon

Indian Manpower Is No Silver Bullet for Russia's Labor Shortage

Russia faces a shortfall of 10 million workers by 2030. But Indians tapped to fill that gap may not receive a warm welcome.

India Explores Deepening Defense Co-Production With Russia – Reuters

At least six senior executives from major Indian state and private firms as well as drone and military-AI startups took part in the talks, Reuters said...

Roscosmos Exploring Rocket Engine Sales to India

Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday signed a joint statement noting “progress in mutually beneficial cooperation in rocket engine...

Pro-Kremlin RT Network Launches India Service With Putin’s Blessing

Ahead of Friday’s launch, RT staged a major promotional campaign across India to promote its new English-language channel.

Putin Pledges Steady Oil Supplies to India as He Meets Modi in New Delhi

The two leaders met on Friday for a summit focused on energy, defense and trade.

Putin Arrives in India for First Visit Since 2022 Invasion of Ukraine

The Kremlin leader is expected to discuss defense and trade with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India faces pressure from U.S. tariffs.

Russian Oil Revenues Slide to 2.5-Year Low as Sanctions Drive Asian Buyers Away

The International Energy Agency warned that sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil “may have the most far-reaching impact yet on global oil markets.”

Russian Oil Prices Sink as India and China Cut Purchases Ahead of U.S. Sanctions Deadline

The discount on Urals versus North Sea benchmark Brent widened to $23.51 per barrel, the largest since March 2023.

India’s Top Refiner Resumes Buying Russian Oil Despite U.S. Pressure

The move comes after Indian refiners paused purchases last week when Washington imposed new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil.

Tanker Carrying Russian Oil to India U-Turns After U.S. Sanctions Rosneft and Lukoil – Bloomberg

The unusual maneuver appears to reflect growing disruption in Russian oil exports following the new restrictions.

What New U.S. Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil Mean for Russia’s Oil Trade

Trump is seeking to pressure buyers of Russian oil and tighten financial pressure on the Kremlin as he seeks to end the war in Ukraine. Will it work?

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