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Trump sanctions impact: India’s crude oil imports from Russia set to hit 4-year low; but how long will the drop last?

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India’s Russian crude imports may hit a four-year low in January 2026 due to US sanctions, forcing refiners to seek alternatives. Despite pressure, Russia is ...

India-Russia summit: PM Modi & Putin announce five-year economic plan – top outcomes

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India and Russia solidified a five-year plan to bolster economic and trade ties, aiming for $100 billion in annual bilateral trade. The agreement emphasizes energy ...

Putin’s India visit: Trade in focus as New Delhi looks to reduce deficit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India aims to significantly boost economic cooperation, with New Delhi seeking to reduce its trade deficit and expand market ...

‘So close so many times…’: Trump admin official on India-US trade deal; points to ‘complicated situation’ due to India’s Russia ties

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India-US trade deal: A senior Trump administration official indicated a trade deal between India and the US is nearing finalization, though complexities arise from India’s ...

India-Russia trade: Putin orders officials to increase imports to address trade imbalance; ‘losses faced by India due to US tariffs…’

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is pushing to deepen trade ties with India, instructing officials to increase imports of Indian agricultural goods and pharmaceuticals. This move ...

‘Reflects national interest, pride’: Russia backs India on oil trade; accuses US of interference on Ukraine war pretext

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defended India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, accusing the US of using the Ukraine conflict to eliminate competition. He emphasized ...

‘India has self-respect’: Russia on Delhi’s response over US oil pressure; ‘no threat’ to ties

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Russia firmly defended India’s continued oil purchases despite US pressure, praising New Delhi’s “self-respect” and strong partnership. Foreign Minister Lavrov stated India’s energy choices are ...

‘India chooses its own partners’: Russia’s Lavrov on Moscow–New Delhi ties; partnership ‘not under threat’

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed the stability of India-Russia relations despite US tariffs and political pressure. He noted India’s clear stance on independent foreign ...

Ukraine war: US’ Nato envoy accuses India, China of funding Russian offensive; suggests ‘additional sanctions’

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US Ambassador Matthew Whitaker claimed Russia’s Ukraine operations are funded by oil sales to India, China, and Brazil, urging sanctions. India faces new tariffs amid ...

‘Brahmins profiteering’: Trump trade adviser’s latest jibe at India over Russian oil; defends tariffs

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Peter Navarro accused India of indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through discounted oil purchases, alleging that Brahmins are profiting at the expense of the ...
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