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India vows to protect energy security after new US tariffs over Russian oil

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India has warned Washington that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, the South Asian nation's foreign ministry said on Thursday, hours after the U.S. made a ​new move to ‌punish such buyers.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:50:04 UTC.

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  1. U.S. House passes Russia sanctions Bill seeking to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, others

  2. India vows to protect energy security after new US tariffs over Russian oil

  3. Russian birth tourism to Brazil increases

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  5. Treasury yields move lower after Fed kicks off hiking cycle

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