Amidst US-Russia tensions, India faces potential repercussions for its oil purchases from Moscow, hinted at by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. While elite Indian Air Force pilots participated in US-led Red Flag exercises in Alaska, Washington considers sanctions or tariffs on New Delhi if it fails to sway Moscow.
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