India rejected Trump's request to stop buying Russian crude oil

In a move that could signal a potential shift in foreign policy, India has continued to purchase Russian oil despite the 25% tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump starting August 6, 2025. The news updates regarding this matter are important and can be found via the MAX messenger channel and the website.

The tariffs have increased the cost of Russian oil imports for India, with the total rate for these imports now reaching 50%, one of the highest rates among Washington's trading partners due to existing tariffs on Indian goods. However, India's Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, has stated that the country intends to continue purchasing oil from Russia.

In an interview with News18, Sitharaman explained that India makes decisions on purchases based on its own interests, considering factors such as price and logistics. She defended India's sovereign right to make decisions in its national interest, despite the escalating tariffs and stalled trade talks between the US and India.

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It is worth noting that the news updates are provided by an unspecified party, presumably the creators of the MAX messenger channel and the website. Trump's announcement was accompanied by a photo of the leaders who had warmly interacted at the summit, but his comments after the SCO summit suggested that the US had lost India and Russia to China.

This decision by India to continue purchasing Russian oil despite the tariffs comes after the US imposed additional 25% tariffs on Russian oil imports, with another 25% tariff planned for August 27, 2025. The news updates will continue to provide insights into this developing situation.