Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Russia and India Affirm Ties Amidst US Tensions
India is getting hit with tariffs from the US, its long-time friend, because India is buying oil from Russia.
Russia says its relationship with India is getting stronger and that nobody should try to stop it.
India and Russia work together on many things, like space and money.
Even though the U.S. is unhappy, both India and the U.S. say they're still friends and that they value their partnership.
Russia praises its relationship with India amid U.S. tariffs.
US imposed additional tariffs on Indian imports.
Russian Foreign Ministry says attempts to harm India-Russia ties will fail.
India and Russia are involved in joint projects across various fields.
US President expresses disapproval of India's oil imports from Russia, but affirms friendship.
- Who
- Russia, India, U.S.
- What
- Geopolitical relationships amidst trade disputes and energy deals.
- When
- August 2024 (Tariffs enacted)
- Where
- International relations between India, Russia, and the U.S.
- Why
- To maintain strategic partnerships and navigate shifting global alliances, while protecting trade and strategic autonomy.
United States
Russia
Trade and Sanctions
United States
Imposing tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil.
Russia
Criticizing the tariff imposition by the U.S. government and reaffirming the friendly partnership with India.
- Key Players
- Russia, India, U.S.
- Event
- US tariffs on Indian imports
- US Tariffs
- Additional 25% duties on Indian imports
- India-Russia Relations
- Steady, advancing; strategic partnership
- Russia's Stance
- Against attempts to harm India-Russia ties
- US President
- Expresses displeasure over India's Russian oil imports
