“That day, this year”: in the middle of the Trump pricing heat, Army recalls the 1971 war; The clip of new shows how we helped Pakistan | India News
New Delhi: While tensions extended between Washington and New Delhi during Russian oil imports from India, the Indian army published a sharp reminder of history on Tuesday – illuminated the way in which the United States once supported Pakistan during the 1971 war.In an article on social networks entitled “That day of that year – Build Up of War – August 05, 1971 #KNOWFACTS”, the army shared an old shot with legend: “US ARMS with a value of $ 2 billion sent to Pakistan for 54”. The position one day came after India strongly brought Trump’s threat from higher prices on his energy ties with Russia, calling criticism from the United States and the EU “unjustified and unreasonable”.“India was targeted by the United States and the European Union to import Russia oil after the start of the Ukrainian conflict. In fact, India began to import Russia because traditional supplies were diverted to Europe after the conflict, “said the MEA.Read also | “Unjustified and unreasonable”: India calls us, the EU on oil trade with Russia; Standard double sidesThe statement stressed that the United States initially “actively encouraged these imports by India to strengthen the stability of the global energy market”.The position came while President Donald Trump brutally criticized India’s oil trade with Russia and warned of much higher prices. New Delhi also highlighted Western double standard. While criticizing India, the United States and the EU continue to engage in a large-scale business with Russia, he noted. In 2024, IMP imports from the Russia reached a record of 16.5 million tonnes. Its total exchange of products with Russia amounted to 67.5 billion euros, with services worth 17.2 billion euros in 2023 – far exceeding the total trade in India with Moscow.Likewise, the United States continues to import Russian uranium hexafluoride, palladium, fertilizers and chemicals.India has said that its energy imports are dictated by national interest and market realities. “Like any great economy, India will take all necessary measures to protect its national interests and economic security,” said the MEA.Trump, in an article on Truth Social, said that India “buys massive quantities of Russian oil” and “sold it on the free market for large profits”, adding: “They do not care about the number of people in Ukraine killed by the Russian war machine”.
