The Kremlin commented on Tuesday that Trump's comments were "attempts to force countries to stop trade relations with Russia."

India has sharply criticised the United States and the European Union, saying it is being unfairly singled out by them over its Russian oil purchases when they both trade extensively with Moscow despite the war in Ukraine.

India’s NSA Ajit Doval is in Moscow to bolster ties with Russia amid growing US pressure over arms and oil imports.