'Comfortable with...': US official on India buying Russian oil as Ukraine war nears 1-year mark

With the Russia-Ukraine war nearing its one-year mark, a senior US official commented on the continued import of Russia oil by India.

US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffery Pyatt, on 8 February 2023 reportedly said that America is "comfortable" with India's approach on buying Russian oil. He added, "We value the dialogue that we continue to have on the issue."

US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried said that Washington is not looking at imposing sanctions on India for Russian oil imports.

The relationship with India is most consequential and while the policy approach of US and India may differ, both share a commitment to uphold the order based on international rules and have respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, she said.

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