‘Geography is real’: Rubio says India-US trade deal close, explains stance on Russian oil

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations on a trade deal with India are close to finalization. He emphasized the importance of India’s energy needs before implementing sanctions on Russian oil imports. Rubio highlighted that energy diversification is challenging for countries like India despite their efforts. Additionally, he mentioned ongoing global pressures on energy supplies that complicate these situations. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations on a trade deal with India are close to finalization. He emphasized the importance of India’s energy needs before implementing sanctions on Russian oil imports. Rubio highlighted that energy diversification is challenging for countries like India despite their efforts. Additionally, he mentioned ongoing global pressures on energy supplies that complicate these situations.