Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Vladimir Putin only reaffirms his chronic duplicity. For months, the US President has used tariff threats and accused India of ‘war profiteering’ for buying Russian oil. America has changed rules for itself. It shows India was right in not letting US dictate its energy choices.
US-Russia diesel deal reaffirms Trump’s duplicity. India was right to resist oil pressure
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Yes India was right. Also it is right now too when it is suppressing the online-media created CJP protests.
Waiting patiently for the day when India will import one fifth of its requirement of oil and natural gas from Iran.