India continues buying discounted Russian oil despite Western sanctions, then exports refined petroleum products to Europe, undermining restrictions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Friday to expand and diversify trade beyond oil and defence despite Western pressure on New Delhi to scale back its decades-old close ties with Moscow.

When Vladimir Putin’s plane touches down in New Delhi this week, he will be met with the pomp and ceremony reserved for one of India’s most steadfast partners. Yet his host, Prime Narendra Modi, is simultaneously forging a deep strategic relationship with a key global rival: the United States.

The United States itself still buys nuclear fuel from us for its own nuclear power plants. That is also fuel,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his first visit to India in four years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an annual summit, focusing on diversifying economic ties.

The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

South Africa posted a below-par 270 despite de Kock’s century, with Prasidh and Kuldeep sparking a collapse. India chased comfortably as Jaiswal’s maiden ton and Rohit-Kohli support ensured a dominant series-deciding win.

Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden ODI hundred and fifties from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli powered India to a huge 9-wicket win in the third ODI against South Africa. Earlier, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets each.