Just days before his death, he was pushing for 500% tariffs on Indian oil imports from Russia, calling them “blood money” that fuels Putin’s war. His final diplomatic mission? Returning from Kyiv, where he urged pressure on countries like India to abandon Russian crude. Despite his claims that US pressure had already forced India to cut imports, New Delhi has repeatedly denied it; insisting its energy choices are based purely on affordability and security for 1.4 billion people. Graham’s combative approach may have rattled some, but it didn’t alter India’s course. His death marks the end of an era; and a reminder that in global politics, even the loudest threats don’t always change the game.