America’s pressure on India for buying crude oil from Russia is inappropriate, Moscow condemns

New Delhi/ Moscow: Russia has justified the tariff pressure put on India on India over the case of buying crude oil from Russia. Russian -in -charge Ambassador Roman Babushkin said on Wednesday that Russia has a “special mechanism” to face any challenge arising out of the US punitive action against India for the purchase of Russian crude oil. India and the United States have become tense after the decision of US President Donald Trump to double the fees on Indian goods to 50 percent.

What did Russia say?

Babushkin hoped to rapidly improve his country’s relations with New Delhi in many important areas at a press conference here and said that Russia has been India’s “favorite partner” for various military equipment and equipment. He described the constant pressure on India on India to stop the purchase of Russian oil as “unfair” and said that such an approach and restriction is harmful to global economic stability and energy security. Babushkin said, “This is a challenging situation for India. We have confidence in our partnership with India.

Russia said-India will remain in energy allies

Russia said that we are committed to resolving the challenges faced in energy relations between the two countries. ” He expressed confidence that India-Russia will continue to increase energy cooperation. Last week, US Finance Minister Scott Besant warned that if India continues to buy Russian crude oil, Trump administration can increase the fee on India. Is that his energy purchase is inspired by national interest and market dynamics.

West imposed ban on Russia after attack on Ukraine

After the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, western countries stopped supply of crude oil by banning Moscow, after which India started purchasing Russian oil at low prices. As a result, Russia’s stake in total oil imports increased to 35.1 percent in 2024-25, which was only 1.7 percent in 2019-2020. Babushkin said, “The ban is affecting those who impose them. We are confident that India-Russia will continue to cooperate with energy cooperation despite external pressure.” He said, “Russia is the largest supplier of crude oil to India and India’s demand is increasing. Undoubtedly, this is an ideal example of mutual harmony and complementary between our economies.”

BRICS’s role is going to increase

Babushkin said that the two sides are committed to carrying bilateral trade to US $ 100 billion by 2030. In response to a question asked about the US fee on Indian goods, he said that the Russian market will welcome Indian exports. The Russian ambassador said that the dates of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India have not been decided later this year. In response to a question, he said that the role of BRICS will increase as a stable power between the existing global upheavals. (AP)

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