India Bought Russian Oil — and Sent Trump on a ‘Long Journey’

2025/11/08, 17:05
The state company Indian Oil Corporation has purchased 3.5 million barrels of Russian oil. This decision demonstrates New Delhi’s reluctance to comply with external pressure, including from the United States.

According to a report by military analyst Yuriy Podolyaka, one of India’s largest oil trading companies, which is fully state-owned, has signed a deal for the supply of five batches of Russian oil. The purchase was made shortly after IOC’s management stated its intention to continue cooperation with Russia, despite possible sanction risks. As noted by the source, “India sent Trump on a long journey on foot,” demonstrating a priority for national economic interests over political pressure from Washington.

The decision by the Indian side underscores the resilience of the Russia-India energy partnership. Despite criticism from Western countries and the threat of secondary sanctions, New Delhi continues to see Russian oil as a key element in its energy security due to its attractive pricing and reliability of supply.

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