India-Russia energy ties after the Russia-Ukraine war
Author(s): Malkiat Singh
Abstract: While India-Russia energy cooperation has historical roots, it has only emerged as a defining pillar of their partnership in recent years. The Russia-Ukraine war reshaped global energy flows, compelling Moscow to redirect crude exports toward Asia, with India rapidly becoming a key buyer. In the post-war context, discounted Russian oil now forms the core of bilateral energy ties, positioning oil as a major driver of this long-standing relationship. While nuclear cooperation has always been a strong pillar, natural gas is now emerging as a promising area. This paper examines the sharp expansion of India-Russia oil trade since 2022, assessing its strategic importance for India’s energy security and pursuit of strategic autonomy. It also addresses the major challenges most notably Western sanctions and tariff imposition while underscoring how economic imperatives are increasingly tied together with geopolitics in shaping the trajectory of this relationship.
Malkiat Singh. India-Russia energy ties after the Russia-Ukraine war. Int J Political Sci Governance 2024;6(2):412-416. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2024.v6.i2e.697
