Imports of energy from Russia were not prohibited and did not violate US sanctions in the middle of the war in Ukraine, Putih Press Secretary Jen PSaki said at a press conference on Monday. This happened shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a virtual meeting.Asked whether Joe Biden had asked India to limit its energy imports from Russia during the meeting, White Jen PSAKI press secretary could not be banned and they did not violate our sanctions. We certainly recognize that every country will take that every country will take steps to their interest. “
“He [Indian oil imports from Russia] only 1-2 percent at this time, they exported 10 percent of the US. There is no violation of sanctions or anything along the line,” he said However, he added that Joe Biden had told PM Modi during the meeting that it was not Indian interest to improve every import of Russia, according to the report by Ani’s news agency.
BLINKEN, JAISHANKAR ON OIL IMPORTS
Meanwhile, US Secretary Antony Blinken urged India not to buy additional Russian oil. “Every different country is located, has needs, different requirements, but we are looking for allies and partners not to increase the purchase of Russian energy,” he said.
In response, Foreign Minister Dr. S Jaishankar said, “If you see the purchase of energy from Russia, I would suggest that your attention must be focused on Europe. We buy the energy needed for our energy security, but I suspect, see the numbers , that our total purchases in a month are less than what Europe is bought in the afternoon. “Read the full reportAfter Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, US and West countries imposed several sanctions and financial punishment in Moscow in an effort to press it by stopping her attacks in Ukraine. Following this, Russia offers crude oil at discounted prices and India bought the same thirteen million barrels.
About a month ago, at a similar press conference, the Secretary of the White Press Building Jen PSaki said the purchase of Russian oil India would not be a violation of sanctions but could put India on the wrong historical side.
‘CONSTRUCTIVE’ TALKS
At a press conference on Monday, the White House press secretary Jen PSaki also noted that the talks between US President Joe Biden and PM Modi had been constructive and productive.”This is a constructive call. This is a very important relationship for the US,” he said.PM Modi-Joe Biden Talks precedes the meeting of US-India 2 + 2 on Monday. Meeting of Minister 2 + 2 including the Secretary of the US State, Antony Blinken, Secretary of the US Defense Lloyd Austin, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh
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