US White House Official alleges India ‘financed’ Ukraine Crisis by Buying Russian Oil

Stephen Miller Alleges India is “Tied with China” in Fueling Ukraine Crisis, While India Stands Firm on Its Sovereign Right to Energy Policy

Washington, D.C., USA, August 4, 2025: A fresh political storm is brewing between the US and India. A senior White House official has publicly blasted India for still buying oil from Russia. Stephen Miller, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House, said on Sunday that India buying Russian oil was “not acceptable.” He clearly said that India was “financing” the situation in Ukraine by doing so.

Miller went on to talk to Fox News directly. He then claimed that India and China have “ties” when it comes to buying Russian oil, which might make diplomats pay attention. Miller responded angrily, “India can’t keep buying oil from Russia to pay for this war.” He then remarked something shocking: “People will be shocked to learn that India and China are basically tied for buying Russian oil.” That’s an astonishing fact.

Trump’s Position and “Peace Options” Are on the Table
Miller was quick to stress out the close relationship between the presidents of the two countries, even though there were a lot of nasty comments. He said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump were “great” buddies. Miller believes that even though they know one other personally, the subject of war funding needs to be dealt with right soon.

“President Trump has always had a good relationship with India and its Prime Minister.” Miller stated, “But we need to be honest about how we’re going to pay for this war.” Then he made the problem worse by linking it to the government in power. “So, President Trump, we can end the war that the Democratic Party and Joe Biden started in Ukraine in any way we want, whether it’s through diplomacy, money, or something else,” he said, repeating what he had said about the Trump administration’s foreign policy in general.

In addition to oil, there are also tariffs and immigration difficulties. Miller’s criticisms were more than just buying oil. He also added that India doesn’t let businesses trade with them because they “don’t accept our products” and “impose huge tariffs on us.” This is like the complaints the US has had about trade for a long time.

Miller also touched on immigration rules, adding, “We also know that they cheat a lot on immigration rules.” It harms American workers a lot, and we can see that oil is being bought again. These comments show that there are more problems that could come up between the US and India if Trump becomes president.

India’s stance: independence and the ability to do business
People have talked about how India buys oil from Russia previously. On August 1, President Trump stated that India might stop getting oil from Russia. He said it would be “a good step” if it happened.

India has always and loudly claimed its right to make energy policy that is in line with its own national interests, nevertheless. Indian state-run refiners have ceased importing Russian oil, according to news sources from July 31. This is because Trump promised to hike tariffs and the price cuts were growing less. Indian insiders, on the other hand, have refuted these claims and said that Indian refiners have only been buying Russian oil because it made commercial sense.

Remember that neither the US nor the EU has ever slapped sanctions on Russian oil. Instead, it has been part of a G7/EU price control mechanism that is supposed to keep Russian revenues low while keeping the supply of goods steady around the world. These international norms have long allowed India’s oil refiners to buy oil.

The White House’s strong statements underscore how hard it is for India to balance its energy needs with its strategic relationships while crises are going on all over the world. This most recent public exchange makes it plain that Russian oil, trade, and immigration could become major sources of conflict in future talks between the US and India.