The European Union's latest effort to restrict Russia's oil revenue is unlikely to hurt Moscow's war effort severely, leaving U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of secondary sanctions one of the few remaining economic levers to pressure the Kremlin.

Indian exporters will likely face challenges from the European Unin’s decision to sanction oil supply with Russia as its source of origin. The European Union's ban on Russian crude-derived fuels, set to take effect from January 21 next year,

Last week, the European Union announced its 18th sanctions package against Russia, something that could have an impact on the oil industry both abroad and in the Lone Star State.