Trump threatened 100% tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil unless Moscow reaches a major peace deal with Ukraine. Russia is the top supplier to India.

India has opted not to direct its oil refiners to cease purchasing Russian oil, as officials carefully navigate the complexities of energy demands alongside diplomatic relations with US. While refiners have the flexibility to procure from preferred suppliers,

New Delhi and Moscow have a “steady and time-tested partnership,” India’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, just days after US President Donald Trump ripped the South Asian nation over its ties with Russia.