IndiaThe US Senate has passed a sanctions bill that could impose up to 100% tariffs on India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan to reduce their reliance on Russian energy. Authored by late Senator Lindsey Graham, the bill was approved with a vote of 86 to 12. It aims to apply economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. India's increased dependence on Russian oil has risen due to disruptions in Gulf oil shipments caused by the Iran-US conflict and the West Asia war. The bill follows previous US actions against India, including a 25% tariff imposed in August 2025, which raised tensions between the two nations. However, the US temporarily waived sanctions on Russian oil in early 2025, allowing India to continue importing Russian crude under the condition that such purchases do not benefit Russia financially.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the sanctions bill as a geopolitical measure targeting multiple countries, including India, without overtly endorsing or criticizing specific political stances. While it highlights the potential impact on India and mentions past US actions against it, it does not take a clear, l
