Why Garry Kasparov warns Narendra Modi about friendship with Putin

President Trump has raised U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, citing India’s continuing oil trade with Russia

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India relies heavily on Russian crude—about one-third of its oil imports—since 2022, complicating U.S. pressure

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High tariffs reflect growing discord between Trump and Modi, challenging their previously close relationship

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India labeled the tariffs “unjust and unfair,” while signaling a willingness to diversify energy sources to maintain economic stability

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While weighing options, India continues conversations with both Putin and Trump, maintaining a balancing act on the global stage

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India welcomes a planned Trump–Putin summit in Alaska, positioning itself as a facilitator of peace amid rising tensions

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India stands at a strategic crossroads—balancing energy needs, diplomatic pressures, and economic sovereignty in a fragmented global order

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