Russia is one of India’s top oil suppliers and trade partners, contributing to around 35% of the country’s total supplies.

India has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's threat to impose higher tariffs on Indian goods. New Delhi condemned Western criticism of its buying oil from Moscow, vowing to protect its national interests.

US President Donald Trump has said he will "substantially" raise the tariffs imposed on Indian imports, claiming the country continues to buy "massive amounts" of oil from Russia. It comes after he announced a 25% tariff on goods from India last week,