Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- India has signaled that it will maintain its oil trade with Russia, brushing aside warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump about possible trade penalties.

At a regular press briefing on Friday, Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India's energy policy is shaped by market availability and global conditions, not external pressure. He reaffirmed that India's relationship with Russia is "steady and time-tested," and should not be judged through the lens of any third country.

His remarks came in response to Trump's recent announcement that the U.S. may impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods, along with additional import duties, as retaliation for New Delhi's ongoing purchases of Russian crude ...