Russia Acknowledges US Pressure on India Over Oil Purchases: Putin's Upcoming Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Dec 02, 2025 07:22 pm CST

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed India facing high US tariffs for purchasing Russian oil, respecting India's sovereign foreign policy while preparing for Putin's December 2025 visit. The upcoming India-Russia Annual Summit will focus on defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and strategic relations amidst growing US pressure on India to reduce Russian oil imports.