Russia faces a historic fuel crisis as drone strikes left one-third of refining capacity idle and cut June output by 25%. Shortages have hit over 40 regions.
India has always embraced their third world status (in the original meaning of the word) by trading with both the Western and Eastern block.
They’ll work with whomever benefits them the most at that moment. If they can buy cheap Russian oil, or in this case sell oil back to a desperate Russian president, they’re going to jump on that.
Just keep in mind that India is not an ally to the West. They merely are a partner as long as it benefits them, and they won’t let it keep them from trading with countries who you might not want them to trade with.
India has always embraced their third world status (in the original meaning of the word) by trading with both the Western and Eastern block.
They’ll work with whomever benefits them the most at that moment. If they can buy cheap Russian oil, or in this case sell oil back to a desperate Russian president, they’re going to jump on that.
Just keep in mind that India is not an ally to the West. They merely are a partner as long as it benefits them, and they won’t let it keep them from trading with countries who you might not want them to trade with.
I wonder if they’re pissed about being gouged over the Admiral Gorshkov?