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Despite Western efforts to sanction Russia’s energy sector, Vladimir Putin secured a commitment from India for continued energy trade. In India, Putin promised an “uninterrupted supply” of Russian fuel, undermining the White House’s attempts to limit Moscow’s energy revenue. This strengthened economic ties between Russia and India offer Moscow a vital lifeline, allowing it to circumvent Western sanctions and maintain crucial income streams from its energy exports. This development presents a challenge to the Western strategy of economically isolating Russia.
