Trump’s Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia
India is rekindling its old friendship with Russia by deepening energy cooperation, including a potential deal for Russia to resume direct sales of liquefied natural gas. The move comes amid skyrocketing energy prices triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran and could risk violating Western sanctions.
India and Russia are deepening their energy cooperation. Russia may resume direct sales of liquefied natural gas to India. The two countries agreed to prepare for the deal during a March 19 meeting in Delhi. India slashed its purchases of Russian crude oil in January to ease US tariffs. However, with energy prices rising, India is now looking to increase crude oil sales from Russia. India has approached Washington about a possible sanctions waiver.
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