Russian President Vladimir Putin has said US attempts to pressure India into scaling back ties with Russia are “futile,” asserting that bilateral relations will continue to grow. He praised India’s economic growth and said trade could reach $100 billion in coming years
India’s crude oil imports from Russia dipped slightly in September but still accounted for over 34% of total imports. Despite U.S. pressure, Russian oil remains cost-effective for Indian refiners, who are slowly diversifying without reducing dependence significantly
