What are the potential impacts of the new US tariffs on Russian oil purchases for India?

The new US tariffs could significantly increase costs for India, as it may face up to 100% tariffs on its Russian oil purchases, straining its energy security and economic interests.

Why did the US Congress pass the sanctions bill targeting Russian oil buyers?

The sanctions bill was passed to increase economic pressure on Russia amidst the ongoing Ukraine war and to discourage countries like India and China from continuing oil imports from Russia.

How does the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 differ from previous tariff measures?

The Act grants the President explicit congressional authority to impose lasting tariffs on Russian oil buyers, unlike previous emergency measures that faced legal challenges and expirations.

US sanctions on Russian oil, 100% tariff to make reaching Ukraine deal 'harder', warns Kremlin

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the new sanctions imposed by the US will make reaching a deal for Ukraine "harder."

Published on: Sep 17, 2026, 15:36:17 IST

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After the United States passed a fresh bill to sanction the purchase of Russian crude, the Kremlin warned on Thursday that the bill would have an impact on the negotiations to end the Ukraine war.

Since coming to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly imposed sanctions and tariffs on nations purchasing oil and crude from Russia amid the Ukraine war. (Gavriil Grigorov/Pool Sputnik Kr)

Speaking to reporters during a press briefing, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the new sanctions imposed by the US will make reaching a deal for Ukraine "harder."

On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a sweeping sanctions package intended to increase economic pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill, which warns of 100 per cent tariffs on nations purchasing oil from Russia, has now been sent to President Donald Trump for signature.

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