2025-08-17Niranjan Ghatule
The Alaska meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire agreement on the Ukraine war, but Trump’s comments on tariffs have raised major questions for India’s oil policy. While Trump hinted at holding off on new tariffs for now, he warned that the decision could change in two to three weeks.
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2025-08-17Niranjan Ghatule
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his tariff policy forced India to stop buying Russian oil, but import data shows otherwise. In August 2025, India’s Russian crude purchases rose to 2 million barrels per day, making Moscow India’s top supplier. This blog explains the reality behind Trump’s claim, India’s energy dependence, and the geopolitical tug-of-war between the U.S., Russia, and India.
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2025-08-15Niranjan Ghatule
India has become Russia’s second-largest oil buyer after China, importing nearly 40% of its crude from Moscow despite Western sanctions. This surge began after the 2022 Ukraine war, when Russia offered steep discounts. With a high-stakes Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska underway, U.S. pressure on India could intensify, threatening its energy security, trade ties, and fuel prices.
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2025-08-15Niranjan Ghatule
Donald Trump claims U.S. tariffs on India pressured Russian President Vladimir Putin into agreeing to Alaska talks on ending the Russia–Ukraine war. Meeting outcome could shape future peace or conflict.
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2025-08-10Niranjan Ghatule
The August 15, 2025, Putin–Trump summit in Alaska could reshape global politics, with Ukraine’s division on the agenda and major implications for India’s economy, energy security, and trade tariffs.
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2025-08-05Niranjan Ghatule
In a bold geopolitical message, Russia has warned the United States that any pressure on India will face direct resistance from Moscow. As Washington tries to push India away from its strategic ties with Russia, New Delhi has stood firm, prioritizing national interest over foreign influence. This blog explores Russia’s strong backing of India, America’s failed attempts to isolate Moscow, and how t
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2025-08-04Niranjan Ghatule
India has firmly rejected U.S. pressure to halt crude oil imports from Russia, following President Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs and threats of further restrictions. Despite media speculation, no official directive has been issued by the Indian government to stop buying Russian oil.
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2025-08-03Niranjan Ghatule
As US-India tensions rise over Russia ties and oil trade, India sends a strong diplomatic signal with high-level visits by NSA Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar to Moscow in August 2025. The focus: defense, energy, trade, and strategic autonomy.
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2025-08-03Niranjan Ghatule
U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on Indian goods and threats over India's ties with Russia and Iran have sparked global criticism. Canadian business leader Kir Lubimov slammed the move as a strategic blunder, warning that fighting with the world's fastest-growing major economy could hurt America's Indo-Pacific goals.
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2025-07-31Niranjan Ghatule
Tensions between India and the United States have escalated sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff and penalty on Indian imports. In a fiery statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump lashed out at India and Russia, calling their economies "dead" and criticizing their growing partnership.
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2025-06-01Niranjan Ghatule
A deep dive into the recent US proposal to impose a 500% tariff on countries buying oil and raw materials from Russia. This article explores how the move could impact India’s foreign policy, trade relations with the US, and its energy partnership with Russia.
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