Moscow and New Delhi appear determined to expand economic ties and energy cooperation.

India prioritizes energy security for 1.4 billion people, despite U.S. criticism of Russian crude oil purchases.

India's purchase of Russian oil has become a sore spot in its previously friendly relations with the US.

India will continue buying oil from "wherever they get the best deal," Delhi's ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, told Russian state-owned news.

With US tariffs now at 50% despite India's slowdown in Russian crude buying, state refiners are still pausing purchases but eying discounted Urals.

Moscow and New Delhi appear determined to expand economic ties and energy cooperation.