Trump has said that from Friday, he will impose new sanctions on Russia as well as on countries that buy its energy exports, unless Moscow takes steps to end its three and a half year conflict with Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled no change in Russia’s stance on the war, despite the looming deadline.
New Delhi has called Trump’s threats “unjustified” and vowed to protect its economic interests, deepening a trade rift between the two major economies.
Two Indian government sources told Reuters on the weekend that India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite Trump’s threats.
