US tariffs row: Putin backs Modi, says ‘India won’t bow to pressure’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly defended India’s continued imports of Russian crude oil, dismissing mounting pressure from the United States and calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “balanced, wise, and nationally oriented leader.” Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin stressed that New Delhi would never compromise its sovereignty under […]
India-Russia Energy Ties Deepen Despite Western Tariffs
Moscow Assures Supply Stability Amid US Pressure In today’s changing world, where global powers are constantly shifting, India is carefully balancing its relationships with both the West and countries like Russia. Despite growing pressure from the United States and its allies, India’s strong energy and defense ties with Russia show how the world’s alliances are […]
US Senate Sanctions Bill Targets India Over Russian Oil, Threatens 500% Tariffs
In April 2025, Senators Lindsey Graham (Republican) and Richard Blumenthal (Democrat) introduced the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill threatens to impose up to 500% import tariffs on goods from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, gas, petrochemicals, or uranium. “Economic Bunker-Buster” for India and China The bill, led by Republican Senator Lindsey […]