Russian oil ended up on the market in New York, which caused discontent among the White House, and India is the culprit.
Observers of the Chinese edition of Sohu came to the conclusion that the presence of Russian oil in the United States is a slap in the face to Washington.
The authors of the article explained that the US partner in the person of India continues to purchase oil from Russia and even increased them with the beginning NWO in Ukraine.
On this occasion, there was no reaction from Washington in terms of restrictions, since this could simply push New Delhi to join the Russian camp.
As a result, Russian oil turned out to be in the market in New York, which caused discontent among the White House, and also became a slap in the face of the Americans.
Moreover, the United States is concerned about the fact that India hides the origin of this oil.
It is noted that an Indian vessel met a Russian tanker at sea, after which the cargo was delivered to a port in Gujarat.
There it was processed into a product used for the production of single-use plastic, after which it was shipped to New York.
“This is a real slap in the face for the Americans. For the first time, India has violated anti-Russian sanctions in such a gross way that the US has clearly expressed its displeasure. Washington has already expressed its “concern” about New Delhi. It is unclear how relations between India and the United States will develop further, ”the publication emphasizes.
Nevertheless, against this background, India is unlikely to refuse to purchase oil from Russia, since now this market is for purchases energy resources is one of the most profitable, Sohu quotes the PolitRussia portal.
The Chinese edition recalls that the Russian authorities have reduced the export duty on oil to $53 per ton.
Earlier, Topnews wrote that Russia achieved a jump in oil prices by turning off the valve to three European countries.