India Respond Trump Claim Russian Oil Energy Security Of 1.4B Indian Is Supreme Priority

Описание: In India's first official comment on US President Donald Trump's claim that India has committed to stop buying Russian oil, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal articulated New Delhi's unwavering focus on national energy security. Responding to media queries on Thursday, February 5, Jaiswal stated, "In so far as India’s energy security or energy sourcing is concerned, the government has stated publicly on several occasions... that ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion Indians is its supreme priority. Diversifying energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy. All of India’s decisions are taken and will continue to be taken with this objective in mind." This carefully crafted statement reiterates India's sovereign right to diversify its energy imports based on economic and strategic considerations, without explicitly confirming or denying the specifics of Trump's announcement.President Trump had proclaimed a new trade deal with India on Monday, February 2, via a post on Truth Social following a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, framing it as part of a broader agreement where India would "now buy oil from the US and potentially Venezuela," halt Russian oil purchases, reduce trade barriers to zero for US goods, and commit to purchasing over $500 billion worth of US energy, technology, and agricultural products. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later echoed the $500 billion purchase commitment. However, Trump's post lacked crucial details such as implementation timelines or a deadline for ending Russian oil imports. India has been a major buyer of discounted Russian crude, with imports constituting over a third of its total oil intake—roughly 1.5 million barrels per day even after the US imposed punitive 50% tariffs last year.The MEA's response underscores the delicate balancing act India maintains between its strategic partnership with the US and its pragmatic energy needs. By emphasizing "diversifying energy sourcing" and "evolving international dynamics," New Delhi signals that its decisions will be driven by national interest rather than external diktat. The statement avoids direct confrontation while reserving the right to engage with all suppliers, including Russia, if it serves the goal of affordable energy for its vast population. This development highlights the complex interplay of trade, energy geopolitics, and diplomacy, as India navigates US pressure, the aftermath of the Ukraine conflict, and its own developmental imperatives. The actual implementation of the announced deal and its impact on India's energy import patterns remain to be seen. #BreakingNews #India #USA #DonaldTrump #RussianOil #EnergySecurity #MEA #RandhirJaiswal #TradeDeal #Tariffs #VenezuelaOil #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #Modi #WhiteHouse #TruthSocial #CNN #Kpler #Import #Exports #Diplomacy #StrategicAutonomy #NewsAlert #Trending #Viral #CurrentAffairs #EconomicPolicy #GlobalTrade