A sanctioned oil tanker, Spartan, carrying Russian crude is approaching Mundra Port, operated by Adani Group, despite heightened scrutiny over India’s imports of Russian oil amid US sanctions. The Adani Group has recently prohibited sanctioned vessels from docking, effective immediately, but this does not apply to ships already en route. The US is intensifying pressure on allies to impose heavy tariffs on India and China for their trade with Russia. This situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics India faces as it navigates energy needs while managing international relations, especially regarding its significant oil imports from Russia.