‘India buying Russian oil not acceptable’: Top Trump aide accuses India of financing Russia’s war against Ukraine

Miller, who is seen as one of Trump’s most influential aides, criticised India for purchasing oil from Russia and effectively financing Moscow’s war against Kyiv. Miller’s criticism is being viewed as one of the strongest by the Trump administration yet about one of the US’ major partners in the Indo-Pacific.

“People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil. That’s an astonishing fact,” Miller said, quoted Reuters. A report by Reuters quoting Indian government sources stated that New Delhi will keep purchasing oil from Moscow despite threats of penalty from President Trump.

WATCH | Top Trump Aide Blasts India For “Financing” Russia Ukraine War With Oil Buys

Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian products that get imported in the United States and also threatened the countries that buy Russian oil with a 100% tariff on US imports until the Kremlin reaches a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

However, Miller added that President Trump’s relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been “tremendous”.

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