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MEA monitoring US Russia-sanctions Bill

The Ministry of External Affairs said it is 'monitoring developments' around a Russia sanctions Bill passed by the US House of Representatives. The Bill authorises the US President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other countries for buying oil and gas from Russia, a move with direct implications for India's energy imports and trade ties.

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Secondary US sanctions on Russian-energy buyers directly affect India's oil imports.

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Key facts

  • The Bill was passed by the US House of Representatives.
  • It authorises tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
  • India's MEA said it is 'monitoring developments'.

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