ThePrint ThePrintPod: After Trump’s Russian oil claim, India says energy imports ‘guided by national interest’
Oct 16, 2025
The discussion explores India's response to Trump's assertion about Russian oil imports. India's energy policy is emphasized as prioritizing national interest amidst global volatility. The podcast highlights India's growing energy cooperation with the US. It also sheds light on the various pressures from the US regarding Russian crude purchases. Additionally, Russia's role as a major oil supplier to India is examined, alongside upcoming high-level visits aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
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India Frames Energy Policy Around National Interest
- India says its energy import choices are driven solely by national interest and consumer protection.
- The MEA emphasised stable prices and secure supplies as twin goals guiding import policy.
Trump Says Modi Promised To Stop Russian Oil Purchases
- Donald Trump told reporters that PM Modi assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia.
- Trump linked his pressure on India to tariffs aimed at reducing Russian energy revenues and pushing for a Ukraine peace deal.
India And China Dominate Russian Oil Purchases
- India and China are the two largest buyers of discounted Russian seaborne crude since Western sanctions.
- Russia remained India's top oil supplier, supplying about one-third of India's crude imports in September.