The US has not asked India to cut Russian oil imports, stating that oil refined in India isn't technically Russian. US officials emphasized limiting Putin's profit by curbing Russia's oil sales avenues. They noted that refined Russian oil sold to Western nations does not violate sanctions. India has informed the US of its intent to continue buying Russian oil for its energy needs and to stabilize global oil prices. Sanctions aim to restrict Russia's oil sales and incentivize deeper discounts for buyers avoiding Western services.
