# Indian oil firm Nayara reportedly supplies Russia amid sanctions

Russia is reportedly purchasing oil from Nayara Energy, an Indian refiner part-owned by Russian oil giant Rosneft. This arrangement helps Russia circumvent Western sanctions by routing crude through a third country. The move underscores how Moscow is leveraging international partnerships to sustain its energy exports.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/what-is-nayara-the-indian-firm-russia-is-reportedly-importing-oil-from?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:53:12 +0000