The United States has chosen not to extend temporary waivers for Russian and Iranian oil shipments already at sea, affecting India, the world's fourth-largest economy and third-largest oil importer and consumer. Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to attend the 2026 BRICS summit in India in person, following recent bilateral agreements during his December 2025 visit. Coverage relies on limited sources with left-center bias, with several U.S. policy details unverified.