Archive · 21 Aug 2025
US Accuses India of Profiteering from War Amidst Own Gains
Imagine a war happening in Ukraine.
The US is selling weapons and energy to Europe, and making money.
They're upset with India for buying cheap Russian oil.
The US says India is profiting, but the article says the US is doing the same by selling expensive energy and weapons with a 10% markup.
Both countries are making money from the war, but the US is blaming India for doing so while glossing over its own substantial gains.
The US has accused India of profiting from Russian oil purchases, while allegedly profiting itself from the war in Ukraine.
The US Treasury Secretary accused India of making $16 billion in excess profits from Russian oil.
The US is selling weapons to European countries, who then sell them to Ukraine, with a 10% markup allegedly going to Trump.
The US has profited from LNG exports, defense sales, and increased market share in Europe.
The US continues to trade with Russia, importing billions of dollars worth of goods.
- Who
- Donald Trump, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, India, European nations, and potentially Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- What
- Accusations of the US and India profiting from the Russia-Ukraine war through energy and weapon sales.
- When
- Ongoing since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, with events discussed as of August 2025.
- Where
- Ukraine, the US, Europe, and India.
- Why
- To profit from the war and secure strategic interests, while also using the situation for political leverage.
US Stance
India's Position
Accusations of Profiteering
US Stance
India is profiteering from Russian oil.
India's Position
The US is also making considerable profit.
Fueling War Accusations
US Stance
India is fueling the Russian war machine.
India's Position
The US, through weapons sales and energy exports, is also profiting from the war.
- Involved Parties
- US, India, Europe, Russia, Ukraine
- Alleged US Profit Margin on Weapons
- 10%
- Alleged India Profit from Russian Oil
- $16 billion
- US LNG to Europe
- Largest supplier, 48% of total LNG imports in 2023
- US Imports from Russia (2022-2024)
- >$24.5 billion
