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Last Updated:September 23, 2025, 20:00 IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio drew a contrast between India’s purchases and Europe’s continued dependence on Russian energy.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Reuters Image)
The United States hopes to “fix" tensions with India over sanctions linked to Russian oil imports, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Marco Rubio drew a contrast between India’s purchases and Europe’s continued dependence on Russian energy.
“Right now there are countries in Europe that are buying massive amounts of oil and gas from Russia, which is absurd. They are asking the US to impose more sanctions on Russia but they are not doing enough. Europe needs to do more," he said.
On India, Marco Rubio noted, “We are already taking measures against India. The President has the ability to do more and he is considering doing more."
The remarks come just a week after Donald Trump struck a conciliatory note with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising him in a birthday message and calling him a “friend." In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump wrote, “Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job."
He also thanked PM Modi for supporting his efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war, adding, “Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine!"
Donald Trump’s Tariffs On India
Donald Trump has already slapped a 25% reciprocal duty on Indian goods, along with an additional 25% levy tied directly to India’s import of Russian crude. The White House has accused New Delhi of “fueling Russia’s deadly attacks on Ukraine", though it has stopped short of imposing harsher curbs on Moscow itself. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, has defended its energy purchases as vital for domestic needs, stressing that it abides by international law and has not breached any sanctions framework.
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First Published:
September 23, 2025, 19:48 IST
News world US Seeks To 'Fix Sanctions Situation' With India, Says Marco Rubio On Russian Oil Tariffs
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