Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Russia: Attempts to harm India ties will fail
The US is putting tariffs on India for buying oil from Russia, which the US is unhappy about due to the war in Ukraine.
Russia says it will not let the US harm its relationship with India, which is still buying oil from Russia.
India says the US is being unfair by imposing these tariffs and has pointed out Europe's and the US's own purchases from Russia.
Discussions on a trade deal between US and India are ongoing, with some hope for an agreement.
Russia supports India's ongoing trade and cooperation.
The US imposed tariffs on Indian goods due to purchases of Russian oil.
India has criticized the US tariffs as unfair.
US officials are attempting to impose even higher tariffs.
Discussions on a trade deal between the US and India are ongoing.
- Who
- Russia, India, United States
- What
- Tensions in trade relations following US tariffs on Indian goods.
- When
- Recent, ongoing.
- Where
- United States, India, Russia.
- Why
- Due to India's continued trade with Russia amid the Ukraine war.
United States
Russia/India
Trade Relations
United States
Imposed tariffs, concerned about Russian oil purchases.
Russia/India
Criticizes the tariffs, and continues trading with Russia
- Key Players
- Russia, India, United States
- Main Issue
- US-India trade relations amidst Ukraine war
- US Actions
- Tariffs on Indian goods due to Russian oil purchases
- Russian Stance
- Supports India's continued cooperation
- India's Position
- Maintains trade with Russia, criticizes US tariffs as unfair
- Strategic Autonomy
- India's stance in international affairs
Sources
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