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February 8, 2026, 06:55 PM - 3 min read
India is set to gradually reduce Russian crude oil imports under a US trade understanding, though refiners like Nayara Energy may continue purchases due to limited sourcing alternatives.
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February 7, 2026, 08:09 AM - 4 min read
US President Donald Trump issued a separate executive order rescinding 25 per cent additional tariffs for India’s purchase of Russian oil, saying India has committed to stop importing Russian oil and buy more US energy products. The order, however, warns that tariffs would be reimposed if India “resumes” Russian oil imports
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January 25, 2026, 05:21 PM - 3 min read
India’s crude imports from Russia have fallen amid US sanctions, while shipments from Iraq and Saudi Arabia rise. The shift reflects compliance pressures and a preference for reliable, predictable supplies.
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January 24, 2026, 03:54 PM - 3 min read
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil have “collapsed” following a 25 per cent US tariff, hinting at a possible rollback if sourcing shifts, even as Congress considers harsher sanctions and India maintains its affordable energy policy.
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January 22, 2026, 10:00 PM - 3 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would visit India soon, stressing that closer India–Brazil cooperation is vital for advancing the interests of the Global South, amid global trade uncertainty and ongoing tariff tensions involving the US.
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January 9, 2026, 10:05 PM - 2 min read
India said it was “fully aware” of a proposed US bill seeking 500 per cent tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and is closely monitoring developments, reiterating that its energy policy is driven by global markets and affordability concerns.
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January 6, 2026, 11:33 PM - 2 min read
“I have a very good relationship with him. He is not that happy with me because they are paying a lot of tariffs now. They say they are not doing the oil, but they are. They have now reduced it very substantially, as you know, from Russia,” Trump said.
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November 16, 2025, 01:42 PM - 4 min read
According to European think tank, CREA, India’s Russian crude imports in October recorded an 11 per cent month-on-month increase, with state-owned refineries almost doubling their Russian volumes month-on-month in the month
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October 26, 2025, 10:22 AM - 2 min read
Trump once again claims India will halt Russian oil imports "completely", even as New Delhi insists its energy choices are guided by national interest, not Washington's wishes.
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October 18, 2025, 07:08 PM - 2 min read
Trump claims India will halt Russian oil imports to pressure Moscow, but New Delhi denies any discussions, highlighting tensions between energy policy and diplomacy.
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October 17, 2025, 08:22 AM - 5 min read
US President claims PM Modi promised to stop buying Russian oil, but Indian government has denied the two leaders had such a phone call
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October 16, 2025, 09:24 PM - 3 min read
India has rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that PM Modi assured him of stopping Russian oil imports, reiterating that energy policy decisions are sovereign.
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