The visit came after US President Donald Trump warned of “substantially” higher tariffs due to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil.
The trip coincides with a visit by US envoy Steve Witkoff, who is also scheduled to meet Russian officials.
India’s foreign ministry dismissed US pressure to stop buying Russian oil as “unjustified and unreasonable.”
Shilan Shah of Capital Economics noted that India could switch suppliers “relatively easily with little economic impact.”
“Domestically, it would not play well to be seen caving to Trump’s demands,“ Shah said in a note.
Data from SIPRI shows Russia supplied 76% of India’s military imports between 2009 and 2013.
Ukraine recently accused Russia of using Indian-made parts in drones targeting Ukrainian cities.
Analysts say Trump’s focus on India overlooks the deep historical ties between New Delhi and Moscow. - AFP
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