US pressure mounts on India over its purchase of Russian oil
Pacific Asia • Oct 16, 2025, 2:04 PM
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US president Donald Trump announced on October 15, 2025 that India will be halting its Russian oil imports, although New Delhi has neither confirmed nor denied the affirmation. It comes as Washington seeks to exert pressure on Russia for continuing the war in Ukraine. Up until now, India had stood its ground and ignored threats from Trump. But it looks like that stance may soon start to shift.
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