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Stephen Miller's comments marked one of the strongest criticisms of India from the Trump camp so far
White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor Stephen Miller. (AFP Photo)
A senior aide to US President Donald Trump has accused India of indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine by continuing to import oil from Moscow. The remarks were made as Trump stepped up pressure on New Delhi to halt its energy trade with Russia.
Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security, “What he (Trump) said very clearly is that it is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing the oil from Russia."
Miller went on to say that “people will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil. That’s an astonishing fact."
His comments marked one of the strongest criticisms of India from the Trump camp so far.
India, a key US partner in the Indo-Pacific region, has maintained strong energy ties with Russia despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and growing Western sanctions against Moscow.
According to Indian officials quoted by Reuters on Saturday, New Delhi intends to keep buying Russian oil, arguing it serves the country’s energy security needs.
Last Friday, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing its ongoing defence and energy transactions with Russia. Trump has also threatened to raise tariffs to 100% on imports from any country that continues buying Russian oil, unless Moscow agrees to a significant peace deal.
Despite the criticism, Miller acknowledged Trump’s “tremendous" relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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