“India Matters Very Much,” Says Russia Amid U.S. Pressure“India Matters Very Much,” Says Russia Amid U.S. Pressure KHUSHI KUMARIImage Source: XWith U.S. tariffs looming, Russia publicly emphasizes its strategic friendship with India, signaling geopolitical solidarity President Trump threatens to impose punitive tariffs—potentially raising them to 50%—in response to India’s Russian oil trade The Treasury Secretary calls India’s import of discounted Russian crude “arbitrage,” suggesting the country is unfairly profiting New Delhi rejects U.S. charges as “unjustified and unreasonable,” defending its sovereign right to energy and trade decisions Moscow offers alternative markets for Indian goods, hinting that trade need not suffer even if U.S. ties sour President Vladimir Putin schedules a visit to New Delhi, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and payments cooperation Known for his dignified on-screen presence, he earned immense respect in the Hindi film industry