Upgraded 23 October 2025 at 18:17 IST
Previously on Wednesday (United States regional time), United States President Donald Trump declared that India will considerably minimize Russian oil imports by year-end, pointing out Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guarantee.
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As United States President Donald Trump declared that India will substantially decrease Russian oil imports by year-end, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday countered by criticising him for making statements on behalf of New Delhi.
Speaking with ANI, Tharoor asked President Trump not to reveal India’s choices to the world, as New Delhi does not promote Washington DC.
The Congress MP stated, “I don’t really think it’s appropriate for Trump to be making announcements about India’s decisions. I think India will make announcements about its decisions. We don’t tell the world what Trump will do. I think Trump should not be telling the world what India will do.”
Previously on Wednesday (United States regional time), United States President Donald Trump declared that India will substantially minimize Russian oil imports by year-end, mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guarantee.
President Trump likewise stated that the procedure of phasing out Russian oil imports will be ‘progressive, declaring that India will bring it “down to almost nothing” by the end of the year.
“India, as you know, told me that they would stop. It is a process; you can’t just stop it. But by the end of the year, they will be down to almost nothing. That’s a big thing, that is almost 40 per cent of the oil. India has been great. Spoke to Prime Minister Modi yesterday and they have been absolutely great,” President Trump stated throughout an interaction with press individuals in the White House, while hosting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
India rejects any contract, stressing its top priority to protect customer interests. The nation’s energy policy prioritises steady costs and safe products.
This is available in the background of Trump enforcing 50 percent tariffs on Indian products, advising New Delhi to diversify energy sources.
Released By: Priya Pathak
Released On: 23 October 2025 at 18:17 IST
