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Indian PM Modi calls on Putin to end Ukraine war amid pending US tariff threats
Meeting at the SCO summit, Modi advocated for an end to hostilities as Washington considers up to 100% tariffs on major Russian energy buyers.
The short version
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease hostilities and end the war in Ukraine during a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit meeting.
- The diplomatic appeal comes as the U.S. House prepares to vote on legislation that could impose up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.
- Russia remains India's primary crude supplier, accounting for over 50% of its oil imports in June and July despite existing U.S. trade pressure.
- Concurrently, Russia's Defense Ministry announced plans for extensive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure following a strike on an ammunition warehouse that killed 38 people.
Key facts
- Modi told Putin at the SCO summit that the world must transition from war to a cessation of hostilities, reiterating India's support for peace efforts.[CNBC]
- The U.S. House is scheduled to vote on a bill proposing up to 100% tariffs on top purchasers of Russian oil and gas, targeting major importers like India and China.[CNBC]
- Russia provided over 50% of India's oil imports in June and July, with Russian exports to India totaling over $34 billion between April and July.[CNBC]
- Russia's Defense Ministry announced plans for massive strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure after a strike on an ammunition depot resulted in 38 fatalities.[CNBC]
What remains uncertain
- The exact timing and likelihood of passage for the proposed U.S. tariff bill in Congress remains subject to legislative proceedings.[CNBC]