Trump has said that these purchases have helped fund Moscow’s war machine and, in August, imposed an additional 25 percent tariff on India over Russian oil imports, on top of an existing 25 percent levy. This move had angered India, which pointed to China not getting punished despite its role as an even bigger importer of Russian energy.

Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, who claims Indian nationality, is a PoW in Ukraine after surrendering on frontlines. His fate may rely on Moscow requesting his return.