India faces mounting U.S. pressure under Donald Trump to abandon Russian oil and weapons, and instead align firmly with Washington. While Joe Biden sought to pull New Delhi closer to the West without forcing a break with Moscow, Trump offers F-35 jets and U.S. oil in exchange for cutting ties with Russia. The decision pits Modi’s strategic balancing act between great powers against Trump’s demand for clear allegiance.India faces mounting U.S. pressure under Donald Trump to ab