The Aporia · US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met to discuss the recently signed "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," which allows for tariffs up to 100% on goods from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil or gas after the law's enactment. India, a major buyer of discounted Russian crude since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, expressed concerns about how these sanctions could affect its economy and access to affordable energy supplies.

Written by AI on 2026-09-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met in New York to discuss US sanctions against countries engaging economically with Russia and Iran. The meeting came after President Donald Trump signed the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," which aims to increase economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine since early 2022.

The bill mandates that within 30 days, Trump must impose tariffs up to 100% on goods imported from the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas and any country making new purchases of oil or gas after the law's enactment. India expressed concerns about these measures, as they could affect bilateral ties due to New Delhi’s ongoing economic engagement with Russia.

Jaishankar noted in a tweet that he reiterated India's interests and concerns regarding the sanctions bill during his discussion with Rubio. The meeting highlights tensions between Washington and New Delhi over the potential impacts of US sanctions on India’s energy security and trade relationships.

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The bill requires Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% within 30 days on all goods imported into the US from the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas as well as any country that knowingly made new purchases of oil or gas 30 days after the law was enacted or was among the top five countries helping Russia evade sanctions.

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🔮 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar discussed on Wednesday US measures that could be leveled against countries that engage economically with Russia and Iran, with New Delhi reiterating concerns over a sanctions bill recently signed into law by President Donald Trump.

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US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump · assertive framing

US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump asserted

diplomats → discuss → Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar discussed on Wednesday US measures that could be leveled against countries that engage economically with Russia and Iran, with New Delhi reiterating concerns over a sanctions bill recently signed into law by President Donald Trump. uncertain

Delhi → discuss → Trump

Last week, Trump signed the bill called "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," named after deceased South Carolina Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham. asserted

Trump → sign → Graham

The bill passed by the US Congress paved the way for increased economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine that began in early 2022. asserted

that → pass → 2022

Rubio and Jaishankar "discussed sanctions that could be leveled against states that engage economically with Russia and Iran," the State Department said in a statement after their meeting in New York. uncertain

Department → discuss → York

Jaishankar wrote on X he "reiterated India's interests and concerns with regard to SRIA." asserted

he → write → SRIA

India has previously told Washington that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties. uncertain

measures → tell → ties

Russia → require → sanctions

After Russia invaded Ukraine, India sharply increased purchases of discounted Russian crude. asserted

India → invade → crude

The stepped-up purchases were partly the reason Trump imposed tariffs of as much as 50% on Indian goods in August 2025, among the steepest levied on any country. asserted

Trump → step → country

In February, Trump rolled back those duties, citing what he said was India's commitment to halt Russian oil purchases. asserted

he → roll → purchases

But New Delhi only briefly reduced purchases from Russia in early 2026. asserted

Delhi → reduce → 2026

They have since jumped, especially since the supply shock that followed the US-Israeli war on Iran. asserted

that → jump → Iran

India says its large population and growing economy need affordable energy supplies. asserted

population → say → supplies

Indian analysts say India's purchases of Russian oil were not financing the war on Ukraine but helping stabilize global supplies and keeping domestic prices in check. asserted

purchases → say → check

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