Trump Threatens India Over Oil Purchases From Russia; Putin to Visit India This Year. India Clarifies it Will Not Back Down From its National Interests.
Putin India Visit: Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit India by the end of this year. This information was provided by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday. Putin's proposed visit comes at a time when trade tensions between US President Donald Trump and India are at their peak, especially with the Trump administration being unhappy with India over its oil purchases from Russia.
Trump's Warning: India Should Not Buy Oil From Russia
US President Donald Trump has publicly warned India that it should not buy oil from Russia. He says that by trading with Russia, India is indirectly supporting Russia in the Ukraine war. Trump's statement has created new turmoil in international diplomacy.
India's Clear Policy: National Interest Paramount
India has taken a b stance on Trump's allegations. India has made it clear that it makes decisions based on its energy needs and that no compromise will be made with national interests. India says it will continue to buy oil from affordable and reliable sources for its energy security.
Ajit Doval Confirms Putin's Visit
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for a visit to India. He did not specify the dates of the visit, but it is clear that the trip may take place by the end of the year 2025.
US Imposes Additional 25 Percent Tariff on India
Trump announced on Wednesday that he was signing an executive order imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on imports from India. This decision was taken in protest of India continuing to buy oil from Russia. This decision could affect trade relations between the two countries.
US New Policy: Pressure on Russia's Buyers
The US has also made it clear that if Russia does not stop the war in Ukraine, even stricter sanctions will be imposed on its oil buyers. This could directly affect countries like India that are buying oil from Russia at cheap rates.
India and Russia have a decades-old relationship based on trust. Russia has not only cooperated in India's defense needs, but also strengthened relations between the two countries in the fields of energy, science, space and technology. Putin's proposed visit could be an opportunity to further deepen these relations.
