‘People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China’ in buying Russian oil, said Stephen Miller

A top aide to US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused India of effectively financing Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, after the US leader escalated pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.

The Indian embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Indian government sources told Reuters on Saturday that New Delhi will keep buying oil from Moscow despite US threats.

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