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โ€œNo Sanction But Think About Where You Standโ€: US On India Buying Cheaper Russian Crude Oil

Washington: India taking up Russiaโ€™s offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said.

โ€œOur message to any country continues to be that abide by the sanctions that we have put in place and recommended,โ€ White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference on Tuesday.

When asked about a report on the possibility that India could take up the Russian offer of discounted crude oil, Ms Psaki said, โ€œI donโ€™t believe this would be violating that (sanctions).โ€

โ€œBut also think about where you want to stand when history books are written at this moment in time. Support for the Russian leadership is support for an invasion that obviously is having a devastating impact,โ€ Ms Psaki added.

India although, have not supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine.New Delhi has consistently asked all stakeholders to resolve differences through dialogue. It has, however, abstained in all United Nations resolutions against Russia.

Officials of the Biden administration have shown an understanding of Indiaโ€™s position and have told lawmakers that New Delhi has a major dependence on Russian military supplies for its national security.

However, Indian-American Congressman Dr Ami Bera expressed disappointment over reports that India is contemplating buying Russian oil at a steeply discounted rate.

โ€œIf reports are accurate and India makes this decision to buy Russian oil at a discounted price, New Delhi would be choosing to side with Vladimir Putin at a pivotal moment in history when countries across the world are united in support of the Ukrainian people and against Russiaโ€™s deadly invasion,โ€ he said.

โ€œAs the worldโ€™s largest democracy and as a leader of the Quad, India has a responsibility to ensure its actions do not directly or indirectly support Putin and his invasion,โ€ Mr Bera said in a statement.

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