Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared on Friday that he had “a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin”, as President Trump has increased tariff threats against New Delhi for the purchase of Russian oil this week.
In Modi, Post on XIt also said that he thanked the Russian President for the latest updates on Ukraine War.
The Indian leader said, “We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and confirmed our commitment to deepen the Indo-Russian special and privileged strategic partnership. I am ready to host President Putin in India later this year,” said the Indian leader.
Tusrap Announced on Wednesday It will increase the tariff over India by 25 percent more than the purchase of Russian oil, making it 50 percent to 50 percent of the total tariff imposed on New Delhi. 25 percent growth is at the top of 25 percent“Mutual” tariffTrump announced India last week, which was ready to be effective on Thursday.
India is making American relations sour with a significant individual relations between Trump and Modi with an important bullock against China.
“They are buying Russian oil, they are fueling the war machine. And if they are going to do so, I am not going to be happy,” Trump said about India during an interview with CNBC on Tuesday.
India has returned with the claims of American hypocrisy; The previous US administration encouraged India-Russia energy trade to help stabilize global markets, and both America and Europe Continue spending billions On Russian energy and objects.
India also says that Russian energy is important to ensure a stable domestic supply.
“In this background, India’s goal is unfair and unfair,” said in a statement on Monday, a spokesman for the Indian Foreign Ministry.
“Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests and economic security,” he said.
Increased tariffs on India will be effective later this month.
However, Trump has also threatened a comprehensive “secondary tariff” on countries trading with Russia.
A senior US official said this week that additional sanctions were expected on Friday, even Trump raised the idea of a direct meeting with Putin if he is ready to stop the war.
According to Trump’s special messenger, Steve Witcoff, state secretary Marco Rubio, returned from a conversation with Putin in Moscow this week. By the middle of the week, Rubio stated that Russia and Ukraine remained far away for a meeting.
However, both the US and Russian officials have suggested In-Person Summit may be as soon as the next week,
Ukrainian President Volodimier Zelansky said on Wednesday that Russia is more likely to agree to a ceasefire than before.
“Russia now seems to be more inclined towards a ceasefire – the pressure is working,” Zelancesi said during a address. “But the key is to ensure that they do not cheat anyone in details – neither we nor the United States.”
