Trump Voices Disappointment over India’s Russian Oil Purchases, Highlights US-India Ties

Former US President Donald Trump, amidst discussions about the US-India relationship, lauded Prime Minister Modi, underlining the special bond between the two countries. He expressed concern over India’s significant purchase of Russian oil, while also highlighting the high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods. In a social media post, Trump expressed feeling that India and Russia might be drifting towards China, and wished them well. He also shared a past photo of PM Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump’s comments follow the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, where a display of camaraderie was observed among PM Modi, Xi Jinping, and Putin.