Russia praises India for rejecting pressure to cut ties despite US tariffs, ‘any attempt to obstruct this process…’

 The Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday, September 14, lauded India for continuing its trade relations with Moscow, noting that New Delhi has remained firm on purchasing discounted Russian oil despite sustained pressure from the United States. The ministry added that India rejected the calls to cut ties with Russia, despite facing 50 per cent tariffs from the US on these imports.