Speaking at ThePrint’s 'Off the Cuff', Alipov said there is enough interest to purchase discounted Russian oil despite latest US sanctions on Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil.
At East Asia Summit, external affairs minister hinted at UK, US and EU sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, saying ‘what is preached is not necessarily practised’.
Ever since sanctions were imposed on Russia, India hasn’t been able to use US dollar to pay for oil. It is said to be looking at using dirhams & rupee, both of which have limitations.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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