India Seeks Pragmatic Solution in Discounted Russian Oil
Published on 8.11.25
India's purchase of discounted Russian oil is gaining credibility as a pragmatic response to market disruptions caused by Western sanctions on Russia. Despite political rhetoric calling for total economic isolation, data show selective exposure, with essential goods still flowing due to the high cost and disruption of shutting down all channels. This re-orientation of Russian crude exports towards Asia, particularly to India, highlights the complexity of implementing a full cut-off without coordinated alternatives.