Despite pressure from the US and EU, India continues importing Russian crude oil, with multiple tankers offloading millions of barrels at Indian refineries. This ongoing trade persists amidst warnings of potential punitive measures from the US and concerns over supporting Russia's Ukraine campaign.
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