With just four days left before Donald Trump’s tariff deadline on India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has sent an unambiguous signal: New Delhi will not bend to pressure—whether on trade, oil purchases, or foreign policy choices.
Read MoreIndia’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has firmly rejected suggestions that Russian oil imports or Donald Trump’s tariff rhetoric were ever subjects of U.S.-India engagement, underscoring New Delhi’s strategic autonomy and refusal to be pressured on sovereign economic choices.
Read MoreFacing tariff threats from Washington over discounted Russian crude, New Delhi has stood firm. By prioritising energy security and affordable fuel, India signals it will not compromise sovereignty — even as its economy gains credibility with a rare ratings upgrade.
Read MoreIndia is not a “laundromat” for Russian oil, as Peter Navarro provocatively claims. Instead, New Delhi’s energy choices reflect sovereign pragmatism—balancing growth, security and strategic autonomy—while refusing to let Washington’s rhetoric dictate its partnerships or national interest.
Read MoreExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s Moscow visit reaffirmed India’s steady ties with Russia even as Washington pressed its tariff warning. New Delhi underlined that decisions on energy and trade will remain anchored in national interest and strategic autonomy.
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