Narendra Modi has vowed to deepen India’s ties with Russia, despite Donald Trump’s tariff threats over buying Russian oil.

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that it was necessary to limit Russian oil exports. The two also discussed sanctions against Russia and agreed to plan a meeting at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September, according to the Ukrainian president.