US EditionTop Trump Aide Accuses India of Financing Russia's War in Ukraine
INDIA, AUG 3 – A top Trump aide said India finances Russia's war in Ukraine by buying oil, leading to a 25% U.S. tariff on Indian products, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
- On Sunday, Stephen Miller accused India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, saying `What he said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia`.
- On Friday, a 25% tariff on Indian products went into effect as Trump threatened 100% secondary tariffs by August 8, 2025.
- Miller said on Fox News' `Sunday Morning Futures` that 'People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil,' amid U.S. efforts to dissuade India from buying Russian energy.
- Despite U.S. threats, the Indian government responded on Wednesday that it was 'studying its implications' as Reuters sources said New Delhi will continue buying Russian oil.
- Despite recent tensions, India and the United States remain negotiating a 'fair, balanced and mutually beneficial' trade agreement, with New Delhi committed in recent months.
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‘Not Acceptable for India to Finance War’: US White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller Alleges India ‘Financed’ Ukraine Crisis by Buying Russian Oil
Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House on Sunday (local time) said that it was not acceptable for India to purchase Russian oil, alleging that it 'financed' the crisis in Ukraine. ‘Not Acceptable for India to Finance War’: US White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller Alleges India ‘Financed’ Ukraine Crisis by Buying Russian Oil.
Donald Trump's advisor Stephen Miller accused India of funding the Ukraine war by buying oil from Russia. He said that this attitude of India is "not acceptable". The US has imposed a 25% tariff on India and warned of 100% tariff to countries buying oil from Russia. India has indicated to continue buying oil.
US President steps up pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil
Trump Aide Says India’s Purchase of Russian Oil Is Financing War With Ukraine
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Aug. 3 accused India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine through its continued purchasing of oil from Moscow, weeks after President Donald Trump threatened secondary tariffs on nations that buy Russian oil. In an interview with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Miller said the United States is now “in a position of economic strength to deal with Russia and to deal with this war.” “So what [T…
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