Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has backed Donald Trump’s 50% tariff imposed on India, stating it is the “right idea to penalise India.” In a statement to a US TV network, Zelenskyy advocated for penalising nations that maintain trade relations with Russia. This endorsement follows the imposition of tariffs by the US in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The development comes after recent talks between Prime Minister Modi and President Zelenskyy, where a peaceful resolution to the conflict was discussed. The report also notes the context of European nations continuing to purchase large volumes of Russian gas, a point of comparison to India’s oil imports.