New Delhi, July 18 -- A new bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate proposes imposing steep tariffs on countries, including India and China, that continue to purchase Russian oil, as part of efforts to curb funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Tariffs Target Major Buyers of Russian Energy

The legislation, backed by more than 60 lawmakers, seeks to impose 100 per cent tariffs on imports from countries identified as the top buyers of Russian crude oil or natural gas, or those facilitating sanctions evasion. The countries named include India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan, PTI reported.

The bill aims to reduce revenue flows to Russia by targeting its key energy trade partners and tightening pressure on its financial and pol...