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India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar voices concerns on Russia sanctions law to US Senator Rubio
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told US Senator Marco Rubio that India is uneasy about the new Russian sanctions legislation, urging a balanced approach.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Senator Marco Rubio to discuss the recently enacted Russian sanctions law, which India says could affect its strategic interests. The conversation, reported by Telangana Today, focused on how the legislation might impact Indo‑Russian trade and energy cooperation.
Jaishankar emphasized that while India respects the right of sovereign nations to impose sanctions, the current law lacks sufficient safeguards for Indian businesses operating in Russia. He warned that unintended consequences could arise, potentially disrupting supply chains and affecting Indian companies with investments in the Russian market.
The minister urged Rubio to consider India’s concerns in any future amendments, seeking a more nuanced framework that balances geopolitical objectives with the economic realities of partner nations. Both officials agreed to continue dialogue to ensure that sanctions do not inadvertently harm bilateral ties.
India’s stance reflects its broader policy of maintaining strategic autonomy while engaging with global sanction regimes, aiming to protect its economic interests without compromising its foreign policy principles.
Jaishankar emphasized that while India respects the right of sovereign nations to impose sanctions, the current law lacks sufficient safeguards for Indian businesses operating in Russia. He warned that unintended consequences could arise, potentially disrupting supply chains and affecting Indian companies with investments in the Russian market.
The minister urged Rubio to consider India’s concerns in any future amendments, seeking a more nuanced framework that balances geopolitical objectives with the economic realities of partner nations. Both officials agreed to continue dialogue to ensure that sanctions do not inadvertently harm bilateral ties.
India’s stance reflects its broader policy of maintaining strategic autonomy while engaging with global sanction regimes, aiming to protect its economic interests without compromising its foreign policy principles.