India energy policy
Shashi Tharoor Rebukes Trump for Announcing India's Russian Oil Import Decisions
Oct 23, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticized US President Donald Trump for claiming India would reduce Russian oil imports by year-end, stating that India makes its own policy announcements. Trump's assertion that Prime Minister Modi promised to significantly decrease Russian oil purchases comes amid India's denial of any such agreement and ongoing tensions over US tariffs on Indian goods.
Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on India Over Continued Russian Oil Purchases Despite Diplomatic Denials
Oct 20, 2025 10:34 am CST
US President Donald Trump has threatened to maintain or increase substantial tariffs on Indian exports unless India halts its Russian oil purchases, despite India's denial of previous claims about diplomatic agreements. This growing trade tension comes as India remains Russia's largest seaborne oil customer while the US attempts to isolate Moscow economically over the Ukraine conflict.
Russia Defends Oil Trade with India Following Trump's Claims of Imminent End to Purchases
Oct 16, 2025 03:07 pm CST
Moscow has emphasized the importance of Russian oil to India's economy following Donald Trump's claims that Prime Minister Modi promised to end these purchases. While respecting India-US relations, Russia reminded of longstanding bilateral ties with India as the South Asian nation balances energy security concerns amid international pressure over Ukraine war-related sanctions.