Despite recent remarks and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, the Indian government has indicated that it will continue importing oil from Russia, reaffirming its long-standing strategic energy partnership with Moscow.
Multiple senior Indian officials have confirmed that no directive has been issued to restrict or reduce crude oil imports from Russia. The statements came in response to President Trump’s assertion that he had received information suggesting India would stop purchasing Russian oil—remarks that were interpreted as part of a broader pressure campaign targeting countries engaged in trade with Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
While Trump praised the alleged decision as a “good step,” Indian government sources clarified that there has been no change in policy. Officials emphasised that India’s energy procurement decisions are based on economic rationale, long-term contracts, market conditions, and global geopolitical developments—not external pressure.
The Ministry of External Affairs also
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