A top aide to President Donald Trump on Sunday accused India of effectively financing Russia's war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, after the U.S. leader escalated pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.

The Indian government has "not given any direction to oil companies" to reduce Russian imports, one senior official told the New York Times.

Stephen Miller, one of Donald Trump’s top advisors, calls out India’s oil trade with Russia as 'astonishing,' escalating pressure amid tariffs and diplomatic strain.