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Who was Lindsey Graham? The US senator who wanted 500% tariffs on India over Russian oil 

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Senator Graham frequently targeted New Delhi for its independent foreign policy, highlighting his anti-India stance through severe economic threats.
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Russia offers LNG at 40% discount to South Asia amid global supply crunch caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz: Read Moscow’s rationale...

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According to a report by Bloomberg, these discounted cargoes are being marketed through little-known intermediary firms based in China and Russia.
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Russia’s ‘Aqua Titan’ among 7 oil tankers bound for China diverted to India: Read how the flow of Ural crude to India has increased...

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Another tanker of Russian oil, the Zouzou N., is also on its way to India. The vessel is carrying Kazakh CPC Blend crude and is expected to arrive at Sikka port around 25th March.
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US President Donald Trump backs sanctions bill that can impose 500% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil: Here is what we know so...

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According to Graham, the bill would give President Trump “tremendous leverage” over major buyers of Russian energy, including India, China and Brazil.
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US President Donald Trump threatens to raise tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase, says it is important to make him happy

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We can raise tariffs on them very quickly,” Trump was heard saying while addressing the media.
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Donald Trump claims PM Modi has ‘assured’ him that India will stop importing Russian oil: Read how the Modi govt has dismissed similar claims...

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In August 2025, Donald Trump claimed, "I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia. That's what I heard, I don't know if that's right or not. That is a good step. We will see what happens."
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Taiwan becomes largest importer of Russian naptha in 2025, pays over $1.3 billion to Moscow amid US tariff war on countries buying from Russia:...

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Between December 2022 and August 2025, China was by far the largest global buyer of Russian energy, purchasing 44% of Russia’s coal.
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Executive arm of EU targets India for purchasing Russian oil, conveniently forgets about its own $70 billion trade with Moscow: Details

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European Commission’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, claimed that India’s continued engagement with Russia is something that 'stands in the way of closer ties.'
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Trump calls PM Modi to wish on his 75th birthday, praises his peace efforts on Ukraine and signals improvement in US-India relations

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PM Modi, as always, responded in a measured but positive manner. In a post on X, he thanked Trump for the call.
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US politician demands more tariffs on India after pressure tactics to curb Russian oil imports fail: Read how Modi govt is standing its ground...

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Prime Minister Modi has also made his stance clear. "The pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it all," he stated.
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