India is refusing to stop buying oil from Russia, even after President Donald Trump said he would punish the country with fresh penalties and a 25% tariff. According to reporting from The New York Times,

India has doubled down on its decision to continue purchasing discounted Russian crude oil despite U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting New Delhi may halt such imports. Indian state-owned refiners reaffirmed that sourcing oil from Russia remains a strategic,

Trump made the statement on Friday, calling the potential move “a good step” if true. But Indian officials pushed back, reiterating that India’s energy policy is grounded in national interest and driven by economic realities.