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Core Viewpoint - India has announced a significant shift in its energy policy by gradually halting imports of Russian crude oil, marking a major change in the long-standing energy alliance between India and Russia since the 1970s [5][6]. Group 1: Trade Agreement and Energy Imports - The Indian government has reached a comprehensive trade cooperation agreement with the United States, which includes a commitment to stop importing Russian crude oil in exchange for reduced tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18% [6]. - India is expected to purchase over $500 billion worth of various goods, including energy, technology, and agricultural products from the U.S., indicating a broader commercial cooperation beyond just oil trade [6]. Group 2: Impact on Russian Oil Exports - The volume of Russian crude oil exports to India has drastically decreased from an average of 1.5 million barrels per day a year ago to 436,000 barrels per day in January of this year [6]. - In contrast, U.S. crude oil exports to India have been steadily increasing, while oil supplies from the Middle East to India have surged to an average of 3 million barrels per day, reflecting a significant shift in India's supply chain [6]. Group 3: Geopolitical Implications - The decision to distance from Russian oil undermines a key pillar of India's foreign and energy policy, which has historically relied on Russia for cheap oil and military supplies [7]. - Russia had become India's largest oil supplier, with imports peaking at 36% of India's total oil imports, and this relationship was expected to deepen even amid the Ukraine conflict [7].