WASHINGTON DC, Aug. 17 -- US President Donald Trump appeared to rule out increased tariffs on China for purchasing Russian oil following his summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, while also suggesting existing penalties on India may not escalate further, providing relief for countries caught in Washington's pressure campaign against Moscow.

Trump indicated that secondary sanctions on major oil buyers were no longer under immediate consideration after his three-hour meeting with the Russian president on Friday.

"Well, because of what happened today, I think I don't have to think about that," Trump said of tariffs on China and more severe economic punishment for Russia for continuing the war in Ukraine.

"Now, I may have to think about it...