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Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to gradually stop buying Russian oil. The Republican also wants to convince China to cut energy ties with Moscow.
During a press conference at the White House on Wednesday (15), US President Donald Trump declared that India will stop buying oil from Russia. The decision was reportedly communicated directly by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of an effort to reduce Moscow's revenues following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
"Buying oil from Russia allows (the country) to continue its senseless war," Trump said, criticizing the trade relationship between New Delhi and Vladimir Putin's government.
The Republican highlighted that he received personal assurances from Modi that the reduction in imports will occur gradually, respecting India's energy dependence.
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India-Russia relations under international pressure
India and China are among the largest buyers of Russian crude oil, especially since the onset of Western sanctions. With lower prices offered by Moscow, both countries have increased their purchases to ensure energy security amid global uncertainty.
Meanwhile, Trump has sought to economically isolate Russia, pressuring allies and trading partners to suspend revenue streams to the Kremlin. The American leader stated that his "goal now is for China to do the same," making it clear that Beijing is also in Washington's sights.
"Now my goal is for China to do the same," the president reinforced, signaling a new round of diplomatic and economic pressure on the Asian giant.
Change could reset the global geopolitical balance
Experts say India's decision to reduce purchases of Russian oil represents a significant strategic shift on the international stage. Besides directly affecting the Putin government's finances, the move could encourage other importers to rethink their relations with Moscow.
Historically, India has justified its imports as a matter of national energy security, as Russia has established itself as one of its main oil suppliers in recent years. However, economic and diplomatic pressure from Washington appears to be having an effect.
According to energy analysts, a complete shutdown will still take time, but India's commitment signals a realignment of forces in international relations, with possible impacts on the global price of a barrel.
Trump's announcement comes just months after the Republican threatened New Delhi with tariffs of up to 50% on its exports, a measure similar to the one imposed on Brazil in July. This policy of economic sanctions and punitive tariffs has been one of the American president's main tools to pressure countries to align with the United States' strategic interests.
Trump had already made it clear that he disagreed with the economic rapprochement between India and Russia and that he would not hesitate to use trade instruments to force diplomatic changes. Modi's decision, therefore, represents a political victory for the White House and reinforces the US government's interventionist stance on the global energy scene.
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