The US has been using “aggressive economic leverage” on countries, including India, as Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on goods imported from New Delhi to pressure Moscow to stop its attacks

US Vice President JD Vance said Russian President Vladimir Putin made several concessions, including that Ukraine will receive security guarantees protecting against future Russian aggression.

Vance highlighted Trump's recent announcement of an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods as an example of economic leverage used to promote peace. This measure serves as a response to India's purchases of Russian oil and demonstrates the US's commitment to applying pressure where necessary.