India expects US waiver on Russia oil sanctions, expert says

An Indian academic asserts that new US sanctions will not disrupt India's oil purchases from Russia, claiming New Delhi will negotiate from a position of strength and secure a waiver from President Trump. This is an expert opinion, not an official policy statement, and the actual impact on India's crude imports remains uncertain. The claim matters because India is a major buyer of Russian crude, and any sanctions-driven disruption could affect global oil flows and pricing.