As President Donald Trump moves to further isolate Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, the Kremlin's trade relationships with China and India could soon come under scrutiny.

Trump has previously singled out the top buyers of Russian energy since the war began, accusing them of blunting the impact of Western sanctions and helping to sustain Russia’s economy.

China and India lead that list, with China importing an estimated $220 billion in Russian oil and India purchasing around $133 billion.

On Monday, Trump said he would "substantially" raise tariffs on imported Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase and resale of sanctioned Russian oil on the open market.

The hike in duties signals a widening rift between the U.S. and India, the world's fourth-larg

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