Russia on Thursday laid emphasis on the long-standing defense partnership with India and outlined a major defense push for the country.

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that India will not be buying oil from Russia, saying that New Delhi has already “de-escalated” and “more or less stopped” its oil purchases from Moscow.

Experts debate whether India should publicly confront Trump's assertions or pursue quiet, backroom diplomacy to resolve the standoff over US tariffs, which have impacted key Indian export sectors lik...