Trump's New Chief Of Staff Stephen Miller Accused India Of Funding Russia's Ukraine War Through Oil Purchases
US President Donald Trump's newly appointed White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller, has previously drawn attention in India for his sharp criticism of New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian crude oil, accusing the country of indirectly financing Moscow's war against Ukraine. In August 2025, Miller, who was then serving as Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, questioned India's energy…
Stephen Miller, Donald Trump's newly appointed White House Chief of Staff, has accused India of funding Russia's war in Ukraine through its oil purchases. Miller, who previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy under Trump, made the remarks in August 2025. He criticized India for being tied with China in purchasing Russian oil, stating that India was indirectly financing the war by buying oil from Russia.
Miller also criticized India's trade policies, accusing the country of imposing high tariffs on American products while expecting favorable trade relations with the US.
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