Ajit Doval in Moscow: India’s Strategic Play Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats

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NSA Ajit Doval lands in Moscow on August 5–6, 2025, for a high-level diplomatic visit

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Trump threatens major tariff hikes—upwards of 25%—due to India’s ongoing Russian oil purchases

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New Delhi rejects Trump’s threats, calling them unjustified while asserting its energy policy serves national interest

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India and Russia share decades‑long defense and economic ties, with Russia supplying nearly 40% of India's arms by 2024

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Discussions include stable oil supplies, discounted pricing, and maintaining India’s strategic energy security

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Key focus: procurement of S‑400 missile systems, Su‑57 jets, and establishing maintenance infrastructure

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India emphasizes an independent foreign policy, engaging partners based on national priorities—not external pressure

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is also scheduled to visit Moscow later in August for follow-up

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