India has seized three sanctioned shipping tankers that were operating off its coast. They were part of the “shadow fleet” fueling Russia’s war against Ukraine. The seizure is a welcome break with India’s long-standing reliance on Russian oil and thus its contributions to Moscow’s war chest. It is a promising development as Washington and New Delhi repair and expand their critical relationship.

On Feb. 6, India’s Coast Guard intercepted and took custody of the three vessels 100 miles northwest of Mumbai, describing them as part of an “international oil-smuggling racket.” They are now docked and under investigation.