From The Hill: India has indicated that it would continue buying oil from Russia despite threats by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Indian foreign ministry said its relationship with Russia was “steady and time-tested,” and should not be seen through the prism of a third country.
Addressing a weekly presser on Friday, spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said India’s broader stance on securing its energy needs was guided by the availability of oil in the markets and prevailing global circumstances.
President Donald Trump announced that he would impose a 25% tariff on goods from India plus an additional import tax against New Delhi’ for purchasing Russian oil.
🚨 BREAKING: There it is. President Trump is officially levying a 25% tariff on India “plus a penalty” on August 1st.
Trump scorched India for being a large buyer of Russian oil and equipment “at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE K*LLING IN UKRAINE.”
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