Putin Vows Uninterrupted Fuel Supplies to India Amid US Pressure

Russia commits to steady fuel deliveries for India’s booming economy, as President Vladimir Putin assured during a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Speaking at a joint press conference, Putin emphasized Russia’s role as a dependable provider of oil, gas, coal, and other resources essential for India’s growth.​

This pledge arrives against US efforts under President Donald Trump to curb India’s Russian oil purchases through sanctions on firms like Rosneft and Lukoil, plus a 25% tariff on linked Indian imports. India, now Russia’s second-largest crude buyer after China, relies on discounted Russian oil—accounting for 38% of Moscow’s exports in October—to stabilize energy costs.​

Both leaders signed deals boosting trade to $100 billion by 2030, including pacts on fertilizers, maritime logistics, and national currency settlements (now 96% of transactions). Modi hailed energy security as a “strong pillar” of ties, while Putin noted ongoing nuclear projects like Kudankulam.​

The move underscores India’s strategic autonomy, balancing US relations with vital Russian energy and defense needs amid global tensions.​