Public sentiment on India's decision regarding Russian oil imports is mixed but leans towards strong support for continued relations with Russia amidst external pressures, particularly from the U.S. and U.K. Many commenters express pride in India's sovereignty and independence in decision-making while voicing skepticism and criticism towards U.S. influence. Concerns about potential economic consequences are also prevalent, with deep frustrations at perceived capitulation to Western pressures.

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MEA clearly clarified, they’re not aware of any specifics , well let’s see.

SaladPuzzleheaded612

i3ahab

While Trump calls India’s potential halt of Russian oil a ‘good step’, it’s telling that Delhi’s energy policy seems to shift only under external pressure—not strategic foresight. 

We’re watching reactive governance, not leadership.

TheIndianRevolution2

Mogliji and his ministers are f'in cowards. They only bark at the weak. This POS is spewing so much venom against India, and not a single word has come from Jaishankar or Mogliji defending our stance. Even Brazil has shown more courage than our so-called laser-eyed leaders. You don't become a Vishwaguru, the 'voice of the Global South,' or whatever they think they are, just by chanting slogans—you have to stand your ground during critical moments like these. They can't speak a word against China, can't utter a word against the USA, and are scared to share Operation Sindoor details because of potential backlash. F'in losers.

GiraffePrize7538

There is a war between democracy and dictators.

India has their own reasons for not joining in. For one reason, they already have two hostile nuke armed neighbors and they don't need a third.

But if India continues to import embargoed oil, it runs the risk of being considered a war profiteer.

But Europe is also still buying Russian energy, sometimes indirectly..

It would be reasonable for India to demand that Europe also stop.

paulfromatlanta

msaussieandmrravana

PrestigiousWish105

Paraphrasing the old adage - ***My enemy's friend is my enemy***

Mo_h

&gt;not the only point of irritation, says Marco Rubio

Rubio has Daad Khaaj Khujli and that is the source of his irritation

DrunkGaramDharam

Us fact checking trump after Op Sindoor might be the biggest thing for that loser.

sage_mode_sannin

i was just wondering if US has a counter offer or they just want to drive oil prices higher by removing russian oil from global supply, its going to have a dire impact on our purchasing power through rapid INR depreciation

No_Specialist6036

Realistically though, if usa wanted India to stop buying Russian oil, they would've made it clear in the very beginning. But they don't. Why? Because if nobody is buying Russian oil, that takes away 15% of the global supply, imagine the crude oil prices and resulting inflation.

Maleficent-Fruit2514

The US is going to lose this battle of attrition this isn't post-soviet decade anymore.

Recognition-Radiant

Why do we give a fuck about what that administration even says.

impolite_cow

OrphanSlaughter69

IndPolCom

I dont understand why indians are irritated by US, where they go by the millions and not irritated by their own government which is cozying up to criminals and dictators.

xorinz

https://preview.redd.it/84smwphu7egf1.jpeg?width=320&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=a9fb29cbb5f2508791223615739e10d72a8ffee0

AdQueasy5135

Marco rubio should stop talking and get back on his knees. Orange turd needs some relaxation

amitkoj

Mayank_j

I am getting tired of the Trump administration. Trump is a buddy of Putin and has not done anything about him. He just talks and talks. The whole situation is very clearly the USA attempting to benefit from this financially.

Having said that, it is also true that by purchasing from Russia right now also means to support the imperialism and killing done by Russia. (That's also true when the USA e. g. invaded Iraq etc... - all these larger countries bully smaller countries again and again and again.)

shevy-java

USA giving blowjobs to pakistan not the only point of irritation, someone at my local paan ki dukaan.

MahatmaBapu69

[deleted]

And then China cuts off rare earth in retaliation and then what?

Tajetert

When you threaten and fight every single country on the planet there is a chance things won't end well

Mimirovitch

Remember when the US was considering lifting sanctions on Russian oil and people where pissed? 

Now the US is moving to cut off Russian oil and people are still pissed.

TheoryOfDevolution

mertseger67

They should take him seriously, if there is a thing republicans, esp trump crew who know how to crash an economy - they’re are the phds of crashing

mariuszmie

cardboardunderwear

This sub cannot make up its mind. If the US goes easy on Russia, this sub goes into hysterics and calls Trump a Russian asset and Putin bootlicker. If the US really tries to hit at the Russian economy like it’s proposing to in this statement, now it’s a tirade about mean this is and how everyone should stand up against the US.

Literally what the fuck do you want the US to do? Or are you just going to be angry at it no matter what?

Haunting-Detail2025

So the US can "crush" the combined economies of China, India &amp; Brazil hey ? They cant even crush the Russian economy. The only economies the the US are crushing are the EU.

The guy is a certifiable mental retard.

2GR-AURION

Sorry, we’re a bit busy crushing our own economy. 
They’ll have to wait their turn.

andrewa42

&gt;“China, India, and Brazil they’re about to face a choice between the American economy or helping Putin. And **I think they’re going to come pick the American economy**,” he said.


Of course everything is possible. If I had to bet my life, that would not be my bet though.

anders_hansson

Graham is a douche, but he's a strong anti-Russian aspect of the US government and Trump listens to him...most of the time.

WhatsRatingsPrecious

If America wanted to ensure that BRICS will fast track an alternative to the dollar, this is exactly the way to do it. Turn India against us, and push them right into Chinas hands.

Other than the Iraq war, this is probably the dumbest fucking idea Washington has had in decades.

Of course, these politicians don't care about the fall out, they'll be dead before the real consequences start.

I support Ukraine and wish we would send them every weapon in our arsenal, but I do not support nuking our financial system.

EbolaaPancakes

This is not necessarily a big deal. Russian oil will first flow to a third country (one which does not export much to USA so will not be affected by Tariffs) and then from there flow to India. In fact, this already happens a lot. UAE is the middleman with the advantage that UAE themselves export oil, so you can blend Russian oil with UAE oil so its not very clear what is being sold (Indian refineries can refine all sort of oil, so this doesn't matter). This also allows India to bypass the dollar and trade with Russia in UAE Dirhams so its out of US sanctions regime.

China won't even bother with doing this. They will just impose a reciprocal tariff against US and US will eventually back down just like it did back in March.

Sumeru88

what's up with this weird anti-US sentiment in European subs. Every post no matter what, shit on America. Even on posts of America threatening Russia, comments section mostly shit on America. 

You'd think America was the one invading Europe, murdering, raping, and kidnapping Europeans and not Russia from the reactions from this sub.

wizgset27

Have t we said to every country in the world since he took over? The only economy that is going to tank is ours.  I thought it was America first not his family business first.  Release the damn list pervert.

slurricaneX

FriezaDeezNuts

pakeco

India is not supporting this Russia-Ukraine war anymore than any other European nation. India is supporting the world’s largest population and largest democracy and most diverse country in terms of religions and cultures with its population having avg median income of around 2.5k-3k USD annually. It’s not the matter of buying oil from “who”, it is the matter of buying from whoever is supplying cheaper at any given moment. If India is made to buy highly expensive US oil(which these lowlly politicians are trying to do) it might just be a suicide for this country. So before you judge this tricky situation, keep in mind that India is still a developing country dependent on affordable energy supplies and how many factors are involved in this. Fun Fact: A big portion of the said russian oil is refined and thus sold to fellow Europeans which they very happily buy because it’s now Indian. See how the world works!

Melodic-Newt8686

Its about finding trustworthy partners now and move on.

Rectonic92

if you don't believe they can do it, just look at USA.

CalligrapherLife2576

r/europe is apparently anti-Ukraine now. It’s truly pathetic how little moral backbone some people have. Actively opposing sanctions on Russia simply to take shots at the USA.

ID3293

we need to band up to let them know hungary and slovakia are getting russian energy as well

Herooo31

the united states' current collapse as a world power is like watching a petulant toddler scream and cry while being dragged out of a cinema

SenpaiBunss

It’s hilarious how this sub acts whenever the U.S is involved. They lower sanctions on Russia? Trump is clearly some Russian asset and the U.S needs to toughen their stance. They raise sanctions of Russia? How dare the U.S meddle in the market using economic warfare. To that I say how that 5 billion euros worth of Russian gas doing for you Europe? Make up your minds

Orange-skittles

Let me guess, 69,420% tariffs on Dear Mr. India, China and Brazil?

Ezio-Auditore-1459-

“Don’t believe us? Take a look at what we are doing to our’s.”

Either-Community-220

These fuckers are trying to get the EU to go along with this shit and there are actually some crazy people in Europe who would do it. Lindsey Graham is a hardcore MAGA loyalist who doesn't give a shit about Ukraine or Russia.

While the US is trying to hurt the European economy from their side with tariffs, they want us to start a trade war against our other biggest trading partner at the same time like complete fools.

Imagine what would happen to our economy when Trump hit us with high tariffs and at the same time China, India and Brazil did the same. We would be screwed.

And Ukraine would also be completely screwed if our economy went down the drain. We know that the USA will no longer supply anything and Europe could no longer afford it. You could almost think that's the real plan of the MAGA people, with their leader Krasnov...

Schnorch

Europe should help in this. Targeting the people funding Russia would help ease the war sooner than later.

Little_Drive_6042

The_BunnyMan_Woods

"Freedom™ means buying oil only from approved countries

_TranslucentSoul_

These comments prove that Europeans hate the US way more than they hate Russia, and its been that way for a long time. Trump is just a convenient excuse for them to openly say what they've always thought. 

And Democrats should make no mistake: these people hate you as much as they claim to hate only Trump voters/Republicans. All Americans are the same to them.

"Unreliable ally" my ass. It doesn't matter what America does, we'll be despised anyway, so why bother anymore? Time to salvage what's left of our own country and let Europe / Russia fight amongst themselves.

Trick_star

USA can't crush anyone

If anything is proven in the last 6 months, it's that the USA is pathetic and relied on long standing status quo agreements, rather than any active relationship building, management.

We are all adjusting to the new normal

The USA can't be trusted

BlueDotty

Lonely-Leg7969

The same people in this thread making fun of this were upset when Trump was talking about lifting sanctions on Russia to encourage a ceasefire. You guys are clearly hypocrites

TheGreatestOrator

The type of aggression of a dying empire.
How about you leave the world alone for once. 
Only thing that happens if they try that is the rest of the world having closer ties, the US are isolating themselves instead of Russia or China.

SpicysaucedHD

This is good, you russian bots in the comments need to chill out.

PleaseBePatient99

-Havery-

The current USA is only a threat to itself.

japakapalapa

Isn’t European buying Russian oil through India?

Green_Space729

It’s so crazy how all of this stupid shit amounts to nothing

Own-Opinion-2494

People in brics are unable to survive without the west? Who you think you are? Colonisers.

Inside-Till3391

I’m confused, Brazil is almost oil independent, and has big exporters as neighbors, I don’t think they import from a place as far as Russia

Secret_Jackfruit256

If you don't watch your mouth they might decide to crush your economy.  Who do you think you are?

Hrevak

rather rich coming from a state which heavily relies on federal funding to keep afloat.

zubairhamed

Graham says a lot of shit.

But what he does is constantly bend the knee to Trump.

Turioturen

He really needs to get off his knees and wipe his mouth.

IllSurprise3049

he has no clue what he’s talking about lmfao

NoviceAxeMan

When asked about his opinion on Graham's threat, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi asked the US reporter. "Wait does your God finally come over and gift you the tech and infrastructure for refining rare earths?" When notified by his staff that it's not true, Wang Yi looked at the reporter incredulously and said. "Is Senator Graham high? That's why we ban weed in China."

Significant_Slip_883

Beyllionaire

Imagine being the people who made Russia rich enough to start this war. Who’s the people you ask? Well the Europeans yet you read this sub we do all things wrong. I hope we don’t hurt relationships with India we need them so we can focus on Asia.

Kinda_Bummy

GrayRubiconDeath

RutherfordRevelation

Oh yes, I am sure China, India and Brazil, who account for 37.8% of the worlds population between them, are veeeery scared about the musings of an aging politician from a dying empire accounting for 4.2 percent.

Big_Combination9890

It'll probably lead to nothing but I hope it'll have an effect, India is a supporter of Russia, if they can be budged or forced to change their stance then that can only be a good thing?

I can't stand DT but I fail to see how this is a bad thing

Inglorious555

In a perfect world, if that orange sack of shit actually had any balls, he'd use those tariffs to directly fund weapon systems for Ukraine.

That would send one hell of a message, but it would never happen.

2FalseSteps

The problem is that the EU is still buying oil from India and in fact increased several times . Every single dollar counts so  Eu should stop buying oil from India.

Present-Anteater6848

Manfaceless

Your link just goes to the general news feed - I don't see the quoted story there. Not doubting it's real, but you might want to link it directly if you want people to see it.

Boatsntanks

Hope he will tax all outsourcing as well.

povlhp

Hahahahahahaha trump did something positive for a change.  India have been imaging both sides for so long and I look forwards to AI taking all call centers jobs away from india.

All india have done since their economy has grown is increase pollution and increased the poverty gap between the rich and the poor. Oh and tried to monopolise British infrastructure and industrialisation. Oh and support Russia  in genocide. 

Now you pay india !!

B1ueRogue

FalardeauDeNazareth

What the fuck has gotten into this asshole, after all this time? Do we simply await next Tuesday's reversal? We're 7 months 10 days into this fucktard's "leadership."

LocalStatistician538


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Just puts money in Trump's pockets. That's all these tariffs do while weakening the dollar which is what BRICS wants, and Trump already said he wants a weak dollar as well

FourArmsFiveLegs

25?  How about 225!!!!!   Turn up the volume you spineless TACO!!!!!!

curious-wolf-99

CRGiggsWood

Before people lose their mind, Europe is indirectly buying Russian oil from India too 🤷

Fulgore101

A BRICS country doing business with another BRICS country.
Seriously it's very hypocritical to accuse others while, for some reason, we have no problem doing business with Israel.

https://www.somo.nl/economic-sanctions-eu-is-israel-largest-investor/#:~:text=The%20EU%20imported%20%E2%82%AC15.9,%2C%20transport%20equipment%2C%20and%20chemicals.

Kitchen_Lawyer6041

How many times does this shit have to be reposted?

Worldwide production of oil is about 80m barrels of oil per day. Russian production is around 12.5% of that volume.

The *entire purpose* of the price cap is to ensure that Russian oil can reach the world markets while ensuring that Russia gets as little revenue as possible.

Movements in production and consumption of merely a few hundred thousands barrels per day can shift the market considerably. Cutting 11 million barrels entirely would send oil prices to $200-300 per barrel and destroy world economies.

TL;DR: India is doing exactly what we want them to do.

HighDeltaVee

And India is selling it back to EU countries at inflated prices LOL !

Yeah the sanctions against Russia are working real well - against EU !

The only fair and effective oil sanction are those made by Ukranian drones. Unfortunately they dont cover all ruzzian oil/gas industrie.

abudfv20080808

Still Europe's trade with Russia outnumbers any other country by order of magnitudes , plus it is the EU only that buys all this extra imported oil

WorkOk4177

The divestment policy aka China plus one would be immediately ineffective if the One means only India.  

China is a potential enemy, but India is no friend that's for sure in both short and long runs.

FeijoaMilkshake

Those investing into so-called „ruzzia“ will pay tenfold in future.Likely with blood.

Ukraine had learnt it a hard way.

got_light

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