Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:45pm on 05 Aug 2025,Tuesday India Global
The Kremlin has firmly backed India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, asserting that every nation has the sovereign right to choose its trading partners. This statement comes amid criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently imposed a 25% tariff on Indian imports and suggested India might halt Russian oil purchases. However, both Indian government sources and Russian media confirm that no such directive has been issued. India’s Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that energy decisions are driven by market dynamics, not external pressure. The Kremlin’s stance reinforces the strategic India-Russia partnership, dismissing third-party influence and affirming bilateral autonomy in global trade relations. (PC: Facebook)
