India-US-Russia: Will buy oil from where we 'get the best deal' - envoy
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India's purchase of Russian oil has become a sore spot in its previously friendly relations with the US.

India will continue to buy oil from wherever it “gets the best deal” in order to protect the interests of its 1.4 billion people, the country’s ambassador to Russia has said.

Vinay Kumar’s statement comes days before Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India, including a 25% penalty for buying Russian oil and weapons, are set to kick in.

Russian crude made up 35-40% of India’s oil imports in 2024, up from 3% in 2021.

  • Photonic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 hours ago

    The EU has reduced their fossil fuel imports from Russia by almost 90% since 2022. India has increased theirs by more than 10 times in the same timeframe.

    You think the EU should keep mouth shut when someone is making a giant mess and helping their friend break into your house because there is some dust in the corner?