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India's 36% Russian Oil Dependence Stirs Global Tensions

8/7/2025

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India's Russian Oil Dependence

India's reliance on Russian oil is striking, making up 36% of its crude imports in 2025. While U.S. President Trump's tariff threats loom, India insists that cutting these imports could disrupt global oil prices. Meanwhile, sanctions have severely impacted Russia's oil revenue, adding to the mounting pressure on Moscow during the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

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EU Sanctions Against Russia

The European Union has unveiled its 18th sanctions package against Russia, set to take effect on September 3, 2025. This includes a lowered oil price cap of $45 per barrel and a ban on dealings with 22 banks. Meanwhile, the U.S. is poised to target Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, urging a ceasefire in Ukraine by August 8.

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India's Russian Oil Dependence

India's reliance on Russian oil is striking, making up 36% of its crude imports in 2025. While U.S. President Trump's tariff threats loom, India insists that cutting these imports could disrupt global oil prices. Meanwhile, sanctions have severely impacted Russia's oil revenue, adding to the mounting pressure on Moscow during the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

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