India Russia oil trade

New Delhi— Former Minister of State for External Affairs, MJ Akbar, has strongly criticised the recent US decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, calling it a result of Washington’s "volatile and inconsistent policy." In a conversation with ANI, Akbar defended India’s purchase of Russian oil, stressing that "India has not violated any American law." He noted the contradiction in US President Donald Trump’s actions declaring Russia a foe and penalising India for trade ties, only to announce talks with President Putin days later. Describing the current global scenario as “a game of snakes and ladders” initiated by Trump,…