In a remarkable demonstration of geopolitical resilience, India and Russia are unequivocally rejecting the mounting pressures from the United States, choosing instead to bolster their strategic partnership with unwavering resolve. For instance, despite the U.S. threatening hefty tariffs—aimed at curbing Indian oil imports from Russia—New Delhi persists, increasing its Russian oil purchases from just 50,000 barrels per day in 2020 to an astonishing 1.6 million barrels today. This decisive action exemplifies a broader shift: they are not merely resisting sanctions but asserting their independence, signaling to the world that economic and strategic priorities will override Western coercion. Such a stance underscores a deliberate move toward sovereignty, challenging the narrative that Western sanctions can diminish their influence or restrict their strategic choices.
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