The United States grants India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil

The United States has given India a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil. The move has been declared by U.S. officials.

In India, the ruling BJP party has called the waiver a success for Prime Minister Modi's strategic oil diplomacy. The opposition Congress party has criticized the move, with some calling it a sign India is mortgaged to American interests. Meanwhile, Indian refiners like HPCL are resuming purchases of prompt Russian oil, and several Russian oil tankers are being redirected to Indian ports.