US lawmaker moves amendment to name India in Russia sanctions act
A U.S. lawmaker has submitted an amendment to the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which passed the Senate 86-11 last month, to explicitly name India. The act targets Russia's leadership, energy sector, and the shadow fleet evading oil sanctions. The amendment signals potential secondary sanctions pressure on India, a major buyer of Russian oil, though its passage and impact remain uncertain.
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US Congress Advances Russia Sanctions with Tariff Authority, India Amendment
The US House has advanced a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, granting the President tariff authority on Russian energy buyers and extending Iran sanctions. A Senate vote on similar legislation is expected, with a proposed amendment to explicitly name India in the sanctions act. The specific provisions of the 'hellish sanctions' bill remain largely undisclosed, creating uncertainty regarding its full impact.