Trump Slams India: Russian Oil Buy
By Asmita - Sep 05, 2025
US President Donald Trump criticizes India's energy policy for continuing to buy Russian oil despite American pressure to stop. Trump urges Europe to align with the US in imposing strict sanctions on Russia. India prioritizes energy security and economic interests over US demands, emphasizing the need for affordable energy to sustain economic growth. Trump highlights the need for global collective pressure on Russia and questions Europe's dual policy of tough statements on Russia while being dependent on its energy supply. India faces a diplomatic challenge in balancing relations with the US, a strategic partner, and Russia, a trusted ally in defense and energy sectors.
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US President Donald Trump has recently targeted ,[object Object],’s ,[object Object],, particularly criticizing the continued purchase of Russian oil. Trump remarked that Washington has long pressured New Delhi to reduce or completely halt its imports from Moscow. However, ,India, has made it clear that its priority is to safeguard its energy security and economic interests. In his statement, Trump also pointed out that if friendly nations like ,India, are not listening to US requests, then Europe too should evaluate how strictly it is acting against ,[object Object],. According to him, mere American pressure will not succeed unless other countries align with it.
The root of Trump’s frustration lies in the Western sanctions imposed against ,Russia,. The United States and Europe have been striving to isolate Moscow on the global stage to weaken its position in the Ukraine war. Yet, major energy importers like ,India, have resisted fully following that path. ,India, maintains that while it is indeed a strategic partner of the US, it must prioritize consistent access to affordable energy to sustain economic growth. The discounted crude oil supplied by ,Russia, proves beneficial for Indian refineries and its population. This is why, despite constant pressure from Washington, ,India, has continued to buy Russian energy.
Trump specifically mentioned European countries, arguing that they must not adopt a “double policy” similar to what he perceives in ,India,’s actions. According to him, Europe often issues tough statements against ,Russia, but, at times, remains dependent on Moscow for energy and gas supply. He raised questions over this dual approach, stating that if America is taking the lead in imposing the harshest sanctions on ,Russia,, then both European and Asian allies should implement the same policy without exceptions. In Trump’s view, until this kind of collective global pressure is built, it will be impossible to deliver a real impact on ,Russia,.
For ,India,, this scenario presents a significant diplomatic challenge. New Delhi needs the support of the United States as a strategic partner in defense, technology, and multilateral forums. At the same time, ,Russia, has been ,India,’s trusted ally for decades, especially in defense and energy sectors. ,India, is therefore compelled to maintain a delicate balance so that its relations do not deteriorate with either side. Issues like energy security, cost-effective oil imports, and domestic economic considerations largely shape ,India,’s stance. Trump’s latest remarks have once again highlighted the pressing question: how ,India, can navigate between global pressure and its national interests while keeping both partnerships intact.
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