US Seeks To ‘Fix Sanctions Situation’ With India, Says Marco Rubio On Russian Oil Tariffs

Last Updated:September 23, 2025, 19:48 IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio drew a contrast between India’s purchases and Europe’s continued dependence on Russian energy.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Reuters Image)

The United States hopes to “fix” tensions with India over sanctions linked to Russian oil imports, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Marco Rubio drew a contrast between India’s purchases and Europe’s continued dependence on Russian energy.

“Right now there are countries in Europe that are buying massive amounts of oil and gas from Russia, which is absurd. They are asking the US to impose more sanctions on Russia but they are not doing enough. Europe needs to do more,” he said.

On India, Marco Rubio noted, “We are already taking measures against India. The President has the ability to do more and he is considering doing more.”

Donald Trump’s Tariffs

Donald Trump has already slapped a 25% reciprocal duty on Indian goods, along with an additional 25% levy tied directly to India’s import of Russian crude. The White House has accused New Delhi of “fueling Russia’s deadly attacks on Ukraine”, though it has stopped short of imposing harsher curbs on Moscow itself. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, has defended its energy purchases as vital for domestic needs, stressing that it abides by international law and has not breached any sanctions framework.

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