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India, China and Brazil facing ‘consequences’ for Russia trade ties – NATO chief India, China and Brazil facing ‘consequences’ for Russia trade ties – NATO chief
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Mark Rutte has warned the BRICS nations of massive economic repercussions if they continue to do business with Moscow Mark Rutte has warned the BRICS nations of “massive” economic repercussions if they continue to do business with Moscow
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned India, China and Brazil of “consequences,” if they continued to do business with Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned India, China and Brazil of “consequences” if they continue to do business with Russia.
Rutte's comment came after a meeting with US Senators on Tuesday, following President Donald Trump's announcement on providing new military aid for Ukraine and a threat to impose 100% secondary tariffs on purchasers of Russian exports , unless a peace agreement is reached within 50 days.  Rutte’s comment came after a meeting with US Senators on Tuesday, following President Donald Trump’s announcement on providing new military aid for Ukraine and a threat to impose 100% secondary tariffs on purchasers of Russian exports, unless a peace agreement is reached within 50 days. 
”My encouragement to these three countries, particularly is, if you live now in Beijing, or in Delhi, or you are the President of Brazil, you might want to take a look into this, because this might hit you very hard,” Rutte told reporters.  “My encouragement to these three countries, particularly is, if you live now in Beijing, or in Delhi, or you are the President of Brazil, you might want to take a look into this, because this might hit you very hard,” Rutte told reporters. 
“So I urge you to make a phone call to Vladimir Putin and convey to him that he needs to get serious about peace talks, because if not, the consequences will have a massive impact on Brazil, India, and China,” he added.“So I urge you to make a phone call to Vladimir Putin and convey to him that he needs to get serious about peace talks, because if not, the consequences will have a massive impact on Brazil, India, and China,” he added.
Since 2022, India and China have significantly increased their oil purchases from Russia. In May, New Delhi emerged as the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels, with estimated purchases totaling $4.9 billion, of which crude constituted about 72% of the total value, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. Since 2022, India and China have significantly increased their oil purchases from Russia. In May, New Delhi emerged as the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels, with estimated purchases totaling $4.9 billion, of which crude constituted about 72% of the total value, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. 
The US and India are engaged in negotiations for a trade agreement and are racing to meet an August 1 deadline set by Trump, in order to avoid reciprocal tariffs. The US and India are engaged in negotiations for a trade agreement and are racing to meet an August 1 deadline set by Trump, in order to avoid reciprocal tariffs. 
Rutte's warning echoes US Senator Lindsey Graham, who in June said that he was working on a sanctions bill that he called an “economic bunker buster”, aimed at the three countries.  Rutte’s warning echoes US Senator Lindsey Graham, who in June said that he was working on a sanctions bill that he called an “economic bunker buster,” aimed at the three countries. 
❗️NATO Chief Threatens BRICS Nations: If You're India, Brazil or China... Call Putin or Face 100% Secondary Sanctions - RutteNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned those "living in Delhi" that they will get hit very hard if Russia isn't "serious about peace in 50 days."… pic.twitter.com/w92BsnUXmZ❗️NATO Chief Threatens BRICS Nations: If You're India, Brazil or China... Call Putin or Face 100% Secondary Sanctions - RutteNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned those "living in Delhi" that they will get hit very hard if Russia isn't "serious about peace in 50 days."… pic.twitter.com/w92BsnUXmZ
Indian diplomats and officials have spoken with the Republican senator who sponsored the bill, which has Trump’s backing. Indian diplomats and officials have spoken with the Republican senator who sponsored the bill, which has Trump’s backing. 
Since he began his second term in January, Trump has issued direct threats to BRICS and imposed new duties on countries perceived to be aligned with the bloc.Since he began his second term in January, Trump has issued direct threats to BRICS and imposed new duties on countries perceived to be aligned with the bloc.