Jaishankar tells Rubio India will protect interests against US Russia-Iran sanctions law
India's external affairs minister raised concerns over the newly signed Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in a UNGA sidelines meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
What to know
- India is pushing back against a new US law allowing tariffs up to 100% on countries, including India and China, that buy Russian oil and gas.
- Jaishankar raised the concern directly with Rubio at the UNGA high-level week, alongside talks on Ukraine and West Asia.
- India has said it will take necessary steps to safeguard its economic interests and energy security.
- Public statements from the two sides diverged: India stressed its concerns over sanctions, while the US emphasized the strategic partnership.
S. Jaishankar India's External Affairs Minister
Marco Rubio US Secretary of State
Donald Trump US PresidentGovernment of India National government
How it unfolded 3 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts
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Coverage frames US as downplaying sanctions friction
Follow-up reporting characterized the exchange as India flagging sanctions concerns while the US side emphasized friendship and partnership, highlighting the contrast in public messaging.
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first by Anadolu Agency, 12h ago · also Times of India, Bloomberg Politics, Indian Express
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- Jaishankar meets Rubio: India flags Russia sanctions, US waves friendship Times of India · 12h ago
- Rubio, Jaishankar Discuss Fallout From Russia-Linked Sanctions Bloomberg Politics · 3h ago
- In talks with Marco Rubio, Jaishankar flags India concerns over Russia sanctions Indian Express · 2h ago
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Times of India | Jaishankar meets Rubio: India flags Russia sanctions, US waves friendship https:// timesofindia.indiatimes.com/wo rld/us/jaishankar-rubio-meeting-india-flags-sanctions-us-waves-friendship/articleshow/134441253.cms # WNN7 # BreakingNews # WorldNewsNuggets
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Rubio frames the meeting as strengthening US-India ties
Rubio posted on X characterizing the meeting as building the strategic partnership and coordinating on regional priorities, without directly addressing the sanctions concern.
“Great to meet with Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar in New York today. Together, we are building on the U.S.-India strategic partnership and coordinating on key regional priorities and upcoming multilateral efforts.”
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Jaishankar and Rubio meet on UNGA sidelines in New York
Jaishankar met Rubio during the UN General Assembly high-level week and conveyed India's concerns about the SRIA, while also discussing the Ukraine and West Asia (Gulf) situations.
“Good to meet @SecRubio of the US #UNHighLevelWeek Reiterated India's interests and concerns with regard to SRIA. Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations.”
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first by Times of India, 13h ago · also The Times of India, The Hindu
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- Jaishankar-Rubio meeting: India flags sanctions, US waves friendship The Times of India · 13h ago
- In meeting with Rubio, Jaishankar raises India’s concerns about sanctions Act The Hindu · 13h ago
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first by The Hindu, 13h ago · also The Hindu National
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New Delhi vows to protect its economic and energy interests — In response to the new sanctions law, the Indian government said it will take all necessary steps to protect its economic interests and ensure the nation's energy security.
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Trump signs the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law — President Donald Trump signed the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India and China.