The White House has stated that India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions.
"Our message to any country remains the same: comply by the sanctions that we have put in place and recommended," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at her regular press briefing on Tuesday. "I don't believe this would be breaching that (sanctions)," Psaki said when asked about a report that India would take up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil.
"However, consider where you want to stand when history books are written in the future. Support for Russia's leadership is support for an invasion that is clearly having disastrous consequences "Psaki continued.
India has expressed its opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. New Delhi has repeatedly urged all parties involved to work out their concerns through discussion. It has, however, voted against Russia in all UN Security Council decisions. Officials from the Biden administration have shown an understanding of India's stance, telling lawmakers that New Delhi's national security is heavily reliant on Russian military supply.
Dr. Ami Bera, an Indian-American Congressman, expressed dismay over news that India is considering purchasing Russian oil at a deep cost.
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