For years, India has balanced close partnerships with both Washington and Moscow, even throughout Ukraine war. Trump is finally demanding it picks a side

The move boosted India’s import volumes from Russia and saved billions of dollars in its oil bill. But in FY2025, the numbers suggest the economic advantage is fading.

India has sharply criticised the United States and the European Union, saying it is being unfairly singled out by them over its Russian oil purchases when they both trade extensively with Moscow despite the war in Ukraine.