The White House's abrupt move to double duties on Indian goods over its Russian oil purchases came with little warning and no clear path forward.

Russia will continue to supply oil to India, now at a 5 percent discount, despite the pressure and sanctions on the latter from the US. Meanwhile the US has accused India of funding the war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil.

Russia has offered India a 5% discount on crude oil purchases despite mounting U.S. pressure and sanctions linked to the Ukraine conflict. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports,