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Western Media Analyzes India's Diplomatic Balancing Act During Putin's High-Stakes Visit
Dec 05, 2025 01:09 pm CST
Western media outlets scrutinize President Putin's visit to India as Prime Minister Modi navigates a complex diplomatic balancing act between maintaining historical ties with Russia and managing growing pressure from the United States. The visit highlights India's strategic autonomy amid tensions over Russian oil imports, defense partnerships, and geopolitical realignments, with implications for global energy markets and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Trump Announces "Fair Trade Deal" with India Nearing Completion, Promises Tariff Reduction
Nov 11, 2025 01:22 pm CST
President Donald Trump has revealed that the US is close to finalizing a "fair trade deal" with India and plans to reduce tariffs imposed on New Delhi. During the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor as America's Ambassador to India, Trump mentioned that India has substantially reduced Russian oil purchases, which had previously triggered high US tariffs. The two nations have completed five rounds of negotiations and are reportedly close to concluding their bilateral trade agreement.
US-India Relations Improving: Trump Maintains Regular Contact With PM Modi Amid Ongoing Trade Negotiations
Nov 05, 2025 09:07 am CST
The White House confirms that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi communicate frequently while serious trade negotiations continue between the US and India. Despite previous tensions over India's Russian oil purchases that led to increased US tariffs, Trump has expressed interest in reaching a trade deal, signaling potential improvement in bilateral relations as Indian refiners reduce Russian oil imports following new US sanctions.
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies: Impact on Global Markets and India's Energy Security
Oct 23, 2025 05:19 pm CST
The US has imposed significant sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to pressure Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war. These measures could substantially impact global energy markets, particularly affecting major Russian oil buyers like India and China. Indian state refiners are now reviewing their Russian oil trade documentation while balancing energy security concerns against international pressure. The sanctions mark a significant escalation in economic measures against Russia's primary revenue source and may reshape global energy trade patterns.
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.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott Criticizes Trump's 50% Tariffs on Indian Exports at NDTV World Summit
Oct 17, 2025 06:40 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott criticized US President Donald Trump for imposing 50% tariffs on Indian exports while sparing other nations like China from similar treatment. Abbott emphasized America's strategic interests lie with democratic India rather than Pakistan, calling the tariffs a temporary setback in US-India relations that should be quickly remedied.