Donald Trump Warns India On Russian Oil: 'Modi Wanted To Make Me Happy, But Tariffs Are An Option'

In a stern message to New Delhi, US President Donald Trump has claimed that India reduced its crude oil imports from Russia specifically to 'make him happy.' Speaking amid a geopolitical shakeup involving Venezuela, Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'good guy' but warned that the US could 'raise tariffs on them very quickly' if his concerns over Russian oil purchases are not addressed. The warning comes as a Kepler report reveals that India's Russian oil imports plunged by nearly 35% in December 2025 to 1.2 million barrels per day, the lowest level since 2022. Despite the drop, Russia remains India's top supplier, though its share has slipped to 25% as refiners like Reliance and MRPL cut intake.