

In a sharp critique, US Senator Lindsey Graham blamed India, China, and Brazil for “supporting Putin’s war machine” by buying Russian oil. He claimed these purchases fund Russia’s invasion, leading to civilian casualties in Ukraine, and warned of consequences. The remarks heighten diplomatic tensions as India balances energy needs with global pressure.
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New Delhi: The ongoing tension between India and the US over trade and tariffs does not seem to end yet. A new and serious turn came on this issue when a senior US senator directly attacked some countries, including India, for buying oil from Russia.
US Senator Lindsey Graham publicly alleged that countries like India, China, and Brazil are providing financial support to Vladimir Putin's war machine by buying cheap oil from Russia.
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Senator Graham expressed his reaction through a social media post. He said that because of these countries, innocent people and children are being killed in the Ukraine war. He specifically targeted India and said, "India is paying the price for supporting Putin."
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He also gave a stern warning to China and Brazil, saying that other countries will also have to pay the price soon. This statement is proving to be a further increase in tension in international politics.
Increasing violence in Ukraine and Russia's attack
Meanwhile, there has been no let-up in the Russia-Ukraine war. According to reports, Russia once again launched a missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, August 28.
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At least 15 people are reported to have been killed and many injured in this attack. An EU diplomatic office has also been damaged, as well as several residential buildings and a shopping mall that have suffered heavy damage. It is being said that Russia used 598 drones and 31 missiles in this attack.
Impact on international relations
It is clear from this entire incident that the Russia-Ukraine war is not limited to only two countries, but it is affecting global politics and economy. Countries like India, which depend on Russian oil to meet their energy needs, are now facing pressure from allies like the US.
This situation has become a major challenge for India's foreign policy, where it has to balance between its national interests and international pressure. It will be interesting to see what impact this issue has on India-US relations in the future.