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India to gain? Trump’s Russian diesel deal offers Delhi leverage

Biman Mukherji · South China Morning Post
Published 13 Oct 2026, 10:00 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and allow fresh supplies to reach global markets could give India greater leverage in its own dispute with Washington over discounted crude purchases, analysts said. Beyond the energy dispute, they said the move could also open up diplomatic opportunities for New Delhi, from pressing for more consistent treatment by Washington to building on its efforts to help negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Under the...

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