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U.S. Lawmaker Slams Trump's Pressure on India's Russian Oil

2/19/2026

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U.S. Representative Brad Sherman criticized President Donald Trump's pressure on India to curb its Russian oil purchases on February 18.
He noted India imports 21% of its crude from Russia, while Hungary imports 90% and faces no tariffs.
Russia denied India planned to reduce its Russian oil imports, with the Russian Foreign Ministry saying there is no reason to believe India would change its purchasing strategy.

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U.S. Representative Brad Sherman criticized President Donald Trump's pressure on India to curb its Russian oil purchases on February 18.
He noted India imports 21% of its crude from Russia, while Hungary imports 90% and faces no tariffs.
Russia denied India planned to reduce its Russian oil imports, with the Russian Foreign Ministry saying there is no reason to believe India would change its purchasing strategy.