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

By South China Morning Post | Created at 2026-10-13 11:40:54 | Updated at 2026-10-13 12:30:44 1 hour ago
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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