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Balancing Pressure on Moscow with Partnership for India, Rubio Explains
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
October 18, 2026
04:12 AM
Rubio outlined a nuanced approach to the 60‑day Russian oil waiver, emphasizing the need to balance U.S. pressure on Moscow with the economic realities of its partnership with India. He noted that abruptly cutting Russian oil imports would be difficult for Delhi because of logistical and contract complexities.
