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Indian officials Express Skepticism on President Trump's Claims About Ending Russian Oil Imports
Indian authorities have expressed skepticism regarding claims made by Donald Trump that PM Modi had committed to cease buying Russian oil.
Trump's Claims and New Delhi's Reaction
On Wednesday, Donald Trump stated that Modi had assured him “today” that the Indian government would put an end to its acquisition of Russian oil.
“I was displeased that the Indian administration was buying oil, and he [Modi] has assured me today that they will cease purchasing oil from Russia. Understandably, you can’t do it immediately. It’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon,” the former president told reporters.
However, in a press briefing on the following day, representatives from India appeared to undermine the US president’s account, clarifying that there was “no phone call between PM Modi and President Trump the previous day”.
Background of India-Russia Relations and Crude Acquisitions
India, which upholds a close ties with the Russian government, has emerged as one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil since the invasion of Ukraine.
This has become a major point of dispute with Washington in the past few months, after the US president was unable to achieve a peace deal with Russia.
- During the summer, the US president imposed significant import duties on India to sanction its purchase of Russian oil.
- He accused Delhi of contributing funds to Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.
- India is subject to additional 25% import tariffs, in addition to a base of a quarter.
New Delhi's Position and Energy Strategy
India has consistently maintained its position, claiming it would not allow the US dictate its energy needs or interfere in its partnership with the Russian Federation, which dates back to the cold war.
Moscow continues to be the largest supplier of arms to the Indian armed forces.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Indian government said negotiations with the US over trade and import duties were ongoing.
A official communication by the Indian ministry of external affairs said the priority was to “protect the interests of the citizens of India in a unstable fuel market” and that all policies were guided by the necessity to broaden and secure India’s energy sources.
Advantages and Repercussions
India has reaped significant benefit from its acquisition of cut-price crude from Russia since Russia's extensive military campaign of its neighbor in February 2022, establishing itself as one of its leading buyers worldwide, second only to China.
However, it has resulted in a significant decline in bilateral ties between Washington and New Delhi.
US administration has increasingly sought to accuse Delhi of financing the Kremlin leader, President Putin's actions against the Ukrainian state, labeling the war as “the Indian PM's conflict”.
Yet, on that same day the US president praised enthusiastically of Modi. “The PM is an exceptional leader. He has affection for me,” he said.
Jack Sanchez
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