India's Russian oil imports declined in July after jumping the previous month as some refiners slowed purchases due to smaller discounts, while Indian fuel demand also typically dips during the monsoon season,

A call between the leaders of Russia and India affirmed the countries’ close ties despite Washington’s demands for New Delhi to wean itself off Russian oil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked his “friend,

India is considering a proposal to co-develop Russia’s T-14 Armata main battle tank. The deal has an obvious logic for both sides.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a Tuesday press briefing that President Donald Trump is putting "tremendous public pressure" on Russia to end its war against Ukraine. Her example was "sanctions on India.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul accused China of enabling Russia’s war in Ukraine by supplying vital goods and buying Russian oil and gas. His remarks in Tokyo came ahead of Trump, Zelenskyy,

Indian shares ended flat on Thursday ahead of U.S.–Russia talks on Ukraine but logged weekly gains as IT and pharma stocks rose after a U.S.–China tariff truce extension and rising hopes of a Fed rate cut.

The Aug. 15 summit is a test of whether Trump can make progress on a peace deal that is acceptable to both Ukraine and Russia.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats said tariffs on India will not stop Russia or address the Ukraine war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated secondary sanctions could rise. India called the targeting “unjustified,