Rahul Gandhi Critiques PM Modi Over Trump's Russian Oil Claims | AI News Digest
Political analysts are pointing to a recent statement from former U.S. President Donald Trump, which prompted Rahul Gandhi to accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi of capitulating to American pressure regarding India's oil imports. Trump asserted that Modi had promised him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, leading Gandhi to suggest that Modi is succumbing to Trump's influence. In a post on X, Gandhi cited multiple examples of what he sees as Modi's alignment with U.S. interests, including the abrupt cancellation of a finance minister’s trip to the U.S. This exchange sheds light on the ongoing friction surrounding India's energy strategies and its diplomatic ties with the U.S. and Russia, particularly following the tariffs Trump placed on Indian goods. The unfolding developments reveal the intricate challenges India faces in balancing its foreign policy amid competing global demands.
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