Donald Trump Threatens India with ‘Penalty’ over Russia ties July 31, 2025 Usaadmin Politcs, US Politics </p> <h2>Donald Trump threatens India with ‘penalty’ over Russia ties | BBC News</h2> <p> US President Donald Trump has threatened India with an “unspecified penalty” over its military and trade ties with Russia, as part of his push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.</p> <p>The sanctions would be in addition to the 25% tariffs announced by the president this week, which are due to come into effect on 1 August.</p> <p>India is the largest importer of Russian arms worldwide, which make up more than half its military equipment.</p> <p>Russia is also India’s top oil supplier, accounting for 35% of overall supplies in 2025.</p> <p>The Security Brief’s Mikey Kay, a former Senior Officer in the British Military, explains the nature of the military relationship between the two countries – and looks at the role other nations are playing in Russia’s arms arsenal.<br /> Credit to : BBC News </p> <p>
