US Sanctions Bill Pressures India Over Russia Ties, Sparks Sovereignty Debate

A new US sanctions bill is drawing criticism in India for attempting to alter the country's independent foreign policy stance on Russia. Analysts argue the legislation amounts to diplomatic coercion, pressuring India to distance itself from Moscow. Critics also point to hypocrisy in the bill, noting that the US has granted exemptions to other nations as well as to itself. India has long maintained a principled, non-aligned position in its dealings with Russia, rooted in strategic and historical ties. The development has reignited debate over whether India should yield to external pressure or defend its sovereign foreign policy decisions.