# India says it won’t act under pressure on Russia sanctions

2026-09-19T12:21:47+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

India will not change its energy purchases under pressure from the US law authorising tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian crude, minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said. Singh told ANI that New Delhi maintains an independent foreign policy and acts in the best interests of its people. The Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, signed by US President Donald Trump, authorises steep levies on Moscow and major buyers such as China and India. Singh called the tariffs unfair and said India will source energy from wherever it finds commercially viable options. Energy security remains the government's primary concern, Singh added. India is among the largest purchasers of Russian crude, and the government has said it is monitoring developments while protecting its trade interests.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The Times of India and Times Now both carry the minister's denial of pressure as the lead, framing India as resolute and independent. Rising Kashmir runs a shorter wire version with the same emphasis. No source reports criticism or alternative views from within India or abroad, leaving the reader with only the government's stated position. The actual test of India's policy will come if the US imposes the authorised tariffs on Indian goods, an outcome not addressed in any of these reports.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/we-do-not-operate-under-pressure-from-any-nation-govt-on-trumps-russia-sanctions-bill/articleshow/134351890.cms>
  Straight reproduction of the minister's statement with no added commentary or context
- risingkashmir.com (neutral report) <https://risingkashmir.com/world/priorityindiapeoplemossingh-12552278>
  Wire-style summary of the minister's remarks without analysis or critical framing
- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/we-dont-operate-under-pressure-indias-message-on-trumps-russia-sanctions-law-article-156187008>
  Straight news report leading with the minister's quote, includes context on the US law but no criticism

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