Indian MP Shringla defends Russian oil imports amid Trump’s diesel purchase announcement

The Economic Times reports that Harsh Vardhan Shringla, an Indian MP and former foreign secretary, argued India needs Russian oil for energy security and warned that stopping imports could affect global prices. He said India-US trade talks appeared stalled amid uncertainty over tariffs, Section 301 investigations and a threatened 100% duty tied to Russian oil sanctions. His remarks followed Trump’s announcement of a Russian diesel purchase.