Trump's tariffs on India buying Russian oil affect Russia's economy and strain US-India relations. Upcoming diplomatic meetings aim for resolution.

US President Donald Trump has stated that America's steep tariffs on India over its import of Russian oil have dealt a "big blow" to Moscow's economy, which he said was not performing well.

President Donald Trump on Monday said American tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil have dealt a "big blow" to Moscow's economy, which is not doing well, as he referred to New Delhi as Russia's "largest or second largest oil buyer".