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'India Didn't Bend...': Lavrov Rips U.S. Tariffs, Praises Modi & Calls New Delhi ‘True Ally’

| Sep 03, 2025, 11:18:36 PM | TOI.in

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Russian FM Sergey Lavrov praised India for resisting U.S. pressure on Russian oil. He said New Delhi stayed committed to free trade despite steep American tariffs. Washington imposed 50% duties after India refused to halt crude imports from Moscow. Lavrov accused the U.S. of betraying principles it once preached to the world. India called the tariffs “unfair and unjustified” but vowed to keep energy ties strong.

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