Russia and India talk up 'strategic partnership' after Trump tariff hike
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 07 2025
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Source: Reuters
Russia-India Strategic Partnership: During security talks in Moscow, India and Russia reaffirmed their strategic partnership amid rising tensions with the U.S. following President Trump's announcement of increased tariffs on Indian imports due to India's purchases of Russian oil.
Defense Collaboration and Oil Purchases: Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval discussed defense collaboration and India's crude oil purchases from Russia, highlighting a $5.5 billion deal for S-400 missile systems, despite delays in delivery and a shift towards Western arms suppliers.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.







