🇮🇳India challenges the U.S. and maintains its energy ties with Russia
India reaffirms its energy sovereignty in the face of threats from the United States. Despite Donald Trump's warning of imposing tariffs and penalties, the Indian government has decided to continue importing Russian crude oil.
This decision highlights New Delhi's strategy of prioritizing its energy security and taking advantage of lower-priced supplies. India's dependence on Russian oil has grown significantly, rising from less than 1% before the conflict in Ukraine to over 33% currently.
Indian authorities have made it clear that their bilateral relations are not affected by external pressures, thus rejecting what they consider an interference in their foreign and economic policy.
