MEA monitoring U.S. Russia-sanctions bill
India's Ministry of External Affairs said it is monitoring developments around a Russia sanctions bill in the U.S. Congress. The Bill, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, authorises the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other countries that buy oil and gas from Russia. New Delhi is tracking its progress.
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- The MEA said it is 'monitoring developments' of the Russia sanctions bill in the U.S. Congress.
- The bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
- It authorises the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and others for buying Russian oil and gas.
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