US President Donald Trump once claimed on Saturday (25 October 2025) that India has completely cut oil imports from Russia. He said that this step of India is a big step towards strategic partnership with America. However, India has earlier rejected all such claims and clarified that the decision to purchase oil is based on its national interests and not on external pressures.

The Trump administration said that economic and financial sanctions are being imposed on these companies to prevent the Russian energy sector from funding the war machine. These sanctions include freezing the assets of two Russian companies Rosneft and Lukoil in the US, barring American citizens from any financial transactions with them and appealing to global partner countries to maintain trade distance with them. The move is a direct hit to Russia’s economy as Rosneft and Lukoil control about 45% of Russia’s total oil exports.

What is India’s stance on Russian oil?

Soon after Trump’s claim, Indian Foreign Ministry sources once again reiterated that India will continue to buy crude oil from Russia as it is an important part of energy security and cheap supply. India says that unless there is an official ban at the United Nations (UN) level, no country can stop it from buying oil from a particular seller.

An official of India’s Energy Ministry said on condition of anonymity that our priority is to ensure that India gets cheap and stable oil. We cannot compromise with our interests. Trump has earlier also claimed that India will gradually stop buying oil from Russia, but India’s purchase figures show that Russia is still India’s largest crude oil supplier, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

Trump’s next diplomatic move

Trump also said during his announcement that he expected a full trade deal when he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. He said that we will also talk about fentanyl (a deadly drug) and agricultural trade. It is killing many Americans and it comes from China. This meeting is taking place at a time when tension between America and China is at its peak regarding technical restrictions, trade balance and raw material supply chain.

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US President Donald Trump had claimed that India will no longer buy oil from Russia. He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him. Immediately after this statement of Trump, the reaction of the Foreign Ministry of India has come to the fore. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday (October 16) that India imports oil or gas keeping in mind the interests of the people here. However, he did not directly deny Trump’s claims.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said,India is an important importer of oil and gas. Our priority has been to protect the interests of the Indian consumer in the volatile energy scenario. Our import policies are completely based on this. Ensuring stable energy prices and secure supply have been two important goals of our energy policy. Under this, we are expanding our energy sources and also making many changes keeping in mind the market.

Talks are also going on with America on energy matters

The Foreign Ministry said, “As far as America is concerned, we have tried to increase our energy purchases for many years. This process has progressed continuously over the last decade. The current US government has shown interest in strengthening energy cooperation with India. “Talks are going on on this.”

What did Trump claim about India?

Trump has had a lot of problems with India buying oil from Russia. For this reason, he had also imposed 50 percent tariff on India, but Trump made a shocking claim on Wednesday. While talking to journalists at the White House, he said that PM Modi has assured him that now India will not buy oil from Russia. However, India has made it clear many times that it will continue to purchase oil from Russia keeping in mind the interests of its people.

US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on India, after which the tension between the two countries increased. However, now the paths of talks have opened. Meanwhile, a major response has come from the Union of 32 countries led by America NATO. NATO general secretary Mark Rute has claimed that Trump’s tariff is having a bad effect on Russia and India is now talking to Russia through phone calls.

Mark Rute said a big claim during a conversation with CNN, saying, ,Trump’s tariff on India is having a big impact on Russia. New Delhi is constantly in touch with Putin through phone calls. PM Narendra Modi is asking him to clarify his strategy on Ukraine, because India is also affecting the tariff.,

Why Trump adopted a strict attitude towards India

Actually India buys oil from Russia. Trump is angry with India for this reason and he mentioned this several times. However, India raised its vote in a clear manner and stayed on its point. When India did not take action for not buying oil from Russia, Trump imposed 25 percent additional tariffs. It is also important that Trump has also tightened the visa towards India.

Jaishankar’s visit to America increased expectation

The trade deal between India and America was also not able to talk, but the way is expected to open after Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to America recently. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In this meeting, along with the trade deal, talks were expected about tariffs.

A close advisor of US President Donald Trump has taunted India. He has said that India should stop buying oil from Russia. ,The Guardian, According to a report by Trump’s associate Stephen Miller alleged that India is promoting war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Russia. Even India has received a threat of 100 percent tariff.

One of the most influential colleagues of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and the US President, Stephen Miller said, “Trump said It is very clearly stated that it is not acceptable for India to fund the war by buying oil from Russia. ”

India threatens 100 percent tariff

Miller said, “People will be surprised to know that India is associated with China in buying Russian oil. This is also surprising.” However, the Reuters report claimed that despite America’s threats, India will continue to buy oil from Moscow. At the same time, it has also been claimed that if India does not listen to Trump, then 100 percent tariff will be imposed on it.

America is trying to pressurize India

The trade deal between India and America has not been finalized yet. There has been talk of many times between the two countries. Meanwhile, Trump has imposed 25 percent tariff to increase pressure on India. He announced this on 31 July, but it will be implemented a week after the announcement. The US wants India to give concession in agriculture and dairy sector and sign the agreement regarding this, but India is not ready about it. For this reason, the case of trade deal between the two countries is stuck. Trump is repeatedly threatening India and pressurizing India.