InternationalWednesday, 14 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Jaishankar raises India’s concerns on U.S. Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act: 100% tariffs and 51% Russian Ural crude share
On 23 September 2026, S. Jaishankar discussed the U.S. Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act with Marco Rubio in New York.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 23 September 2026 in New York, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and raised India’s concerns over the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), which could impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.
Key specifics
- SRIA was discussed at the first Jaishankar–Rubio meeting after the U.S. enacted the law.
- The Act can penalise countries buying Russian oil with up to 100% tariffs.
- India said Russian Ural crude currently makes up 51% of its total crude oil imports.
- The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
- Jaishankar was leading India’s delegation at the UNGA and was scheduled to address it on 26 September 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: International relations and sanctions policy; 23 September 2026, SRIA, 100% tariffs, 51% Russian Ural crude, 81st UNGA. TNPSC may ask how U.S. sanctions can affect India’s energy imports and bilateral ties.