What happened:
The Kremlin said it has heard no statement from India on stopping purchases of Russian oil, after US President Donald Trump claimed New Delhi agreed to halt imports as part of a trade deal cutting US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%.
Why it matters:
India’s discounted Russian oil imports since 2022 are central to its energy security, while Russia signalled it will continue prioritising its strategic partnership with India, despite growing US pressure and sanctions over Ukraine.