Russia sanctions bill: US analyst flags a risk for India, says Modi did what 'no non-western leader' could
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18-09-2026 19:26:16
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Russia sanctions bill: US analyst flags a risk for India, says Modi did what 'no non-western leader' could
New Delhi (Representative) - "biggest blow" to ties between Washington and New Delhi this year.
Kugelman said that the Bill, which is expected to be signed later tonight, will hit India harder than China. The bill authorises Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries buying the most Russian oil or gas, putting India and China in direct risk of such levys.
In a post on X, Kugelman noted that despite China buying more Russian oil than India, Beijing may not face stricter punishment due to its leverage over global economy.
biggest yet. Also a risk the US may hit India harder w/tariffs than China. It has previously, even though China buys more Russian oil. USG knows China has massive leverage over global economy," he said.
He added further that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only non-Western leader to have unequivocally condemned the Russian war against Ukraine.
"I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: No non-Western leader has done more to try to get Putin to end his war than Modi," he said, adding that while Prime Minister's efforts may not have succeeded, there is no other figure outside of the West who has tried more than him.
ties between New Delhi and Washington as well as for global energy market.
In its reaction, New Delhi also said that it will take all necessary steps to protect its economic interests and ensure energy security for the nation.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India remains "firmly committed" to ensuring the energy security of its 1.4 billion people and will take all "necessary measures" to protect its trade and economic interests.
(With inputs from agencies)
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