US Energy Department Secretary Chris Wright, on Wednesday, flagged India's oil ties with Russia, claiming that the nation is an “awesome ally of America,” but is “also buying Russian oil.”

"I'm a huge fan of India. It is an awesome ally of America. But it is also buying Russian oil. We want to end the Ukraine war and I believe India also wants that. America wants nothing more than to expand energy trade with India," Wright said while addressing a press conference.

Meanwhile, India has maintained that it will continue to buy Russian oil, citing national interests and economic security.

Trump charges India-Russia oil ties

Not just Chris Wright — US President Donald Trump also made fresh charges against India, criticising the nation's oil ties with China.

While addressing the UNGA on T

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