Jaishankar raises India’s concerns over US Russia sanctions law with Rubio at UNGA
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the UN General Assembly and raised India's concerns over the new US Russia sanctions law, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The law authorises tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, including India. The ministers also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations.
Why it matters: This matters for energy security, as India's continued purchases of Russian crude could trigger US tariffs under the new law.