ADVERTISEMENTHis remarks came as Washington sharpened its posture on countries continuing energy trade with Moscow amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. “To add to India’s extreme discomfiture, President Trump continues to shower lavish praise on Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir,” the Congress leader said. This bill will allow President Trump to punish those countries that buy cheap Russian oil, fuelling Putin’s war machine,” Graham added. Referring to his tariff bill, he said pressure needed to be applied to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s customers to bring the Russia–Ukraine conflict to an end. Trump responded by saying the sanctions were hurting Russia “very badly” and mentioned India in that context.

Source: The Telegraph January 08, 2026 15:08 UTC