Peter Navarro’s claim that India’s Russian oil purchases fuel the Ukraine war has sparked controversy, highlighting a rift between Washington and New Delhi. While India defends its energy needs and points to Western hypocrisy, the US and EU’s own economic ties with Russia are under scrutiny. India’s defiance of US pressure is expected to continue with increased Russian oil imports. Peter Navarro’s claim that India’s Russian oil purchases fuel the Ukraine war has sparked controversy, highlighting a rift between Washington and New Delhi. While India defends its energy needs and points to Western hypocrisy, the US and EU’s own economic ties with Russia are under scrutiny. India’s defiance of US pressure is expected to continue with increased Russian oil imports.