Overview

• At the UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump said China and India are the primary funders of Russia’s war by continuing to buy Russian oil.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News that India is mostly aligned with Kyiv and urged Europe to deepen ties with New Delhi to address energy concerns.
• India maintains its energy procurement from Russia is lawful, market-driven and necessary for national security.
• China’s Foreign Ministry dismissed Trump’s criticism, noting widespread trade with Russia and warning of countermeasures to protect its interests.
• Finland’s President Alexander Stubb cautioned against grouping India with Russia and China, calling India a close ally of the EU and the United States, while some reports say Washington has raised tariffs on Indian goods tied to Russian oil purchases.