Russian oil and energy resources continue to flow to India as Moscow sees potential for LNG exports, Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturo said on Wednesday.

The White House's abrupt move to double duties on Indian goods over its Russian oil purchases came with little warning and no clear path forward.

This program examines the increasing pressure from the United States on India regarding its purchase of Russian oil. Former Trump administration officials, including Peter Navarro and Scott Bassett, have alleged India is contributing to Moscow's war economy,

Russia has offered India a 5% discount on crude oil purchases despite mounting U.S. pressure and sanctions linked to the Ukraine conflict. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports,

The Sudarshan Chakra is based on the Russian S-400 platform, capable of engaging aircraft, cruise missiles, drones and ballistic missiles at ranges up to 400 km. The comparable systems include the THAAD from the US,

The trade deal talks with EAEU were stalled in early 2022 after the Ukraine war. The grouping comprises Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, apart from Russia.

China and India have agreed to restore border stability and deepen cooperation in trade, diplomacy, and travel, marking a major thaw in relations despite U.S. pressure over Russian oil.

India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), comprising Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, on Wednesday signed the terms of reference (ToR) to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA).