The United States, which came into confrontation with India due to Russian oil purchases due to Russian oil purchases, was not against it last year, the Indian Times Now publication reported.
"India bought Russian oil, as we wanted someone to buy Russian oil at a fixed price," the publication quoted former Ambassador to the country Eric Garseti.
According to him, Washington's policy was aimed at preventing global oil prices.
In July, the White House Chief Donald Trump announced that if a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine would define 100% customs duties on Russian goods, as well as secondary sanctions against Russian oil.
