Russian Ambassador to India Dmitry Peskov addresses concerns over US tariffs and India’s purchase of Russian oil, asserting that New Delhi is ‘very sovereign’ in defending its national interests. Speaking on the pressure from ‘Mrs.5’ (a reference to the US/Trump administration), Peskov emphasizes creating a relationship architecture free from third-party influence. He also discusses Russia’s re-engagement with Afghanistan, citing the presence of Russian border guards in neighboring Tajikistan as a security necessity.
