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Graphic Truth: India dismisses Trump’s threats on Russian oil

Graphic Truth: India dismisses Trump’s threats on Russian oil
Lizzy Yee
Lizzy Yee
By Lizzy YeeAugust 04, 2025
Lizzy Yee
Lizzy Yee served as an intern and consultant for GZERO Media in summer 2025. She is an MPA student at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs, with concentrations in International Economic Policy and Energy Geopolitics.
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India has said it will continue purchasing Russian oil, despite US President Donald Trump announcing a 25% tariff and threatening an “unspecified penalty” for doing so last week. New Delhi has ramped up its purchases of discounted Russian crude since US and European sanctions against Moscow took effect in 2022 over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. But those imports are now in Washington’s crosshairs as Putin continues to ignore Donald Trump’s demands for peace talks with Kyiv. Officials in Delhi defended their position – citing the country’s energy needs – but White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller accused India of “financing” Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here’s a look at how important India’s purchases of Russian oil are for both countries.

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