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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