
India will persist in buying Russian crude oil despite US sanctions, prioritizing energy security and commercial viability.

The remarks came after a temporary US sanctions waiver allowing the sale and delivery of Russian seaborne crude expired on May 16.
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India has been buying Russian oil irrespective of U.S. sanctions waivers, Sujata Sharma, a joint secretary in the petroleum ministry, said on Monday.