US Marco Rubio has expressed sharp disappointment over India's continued oil imports from Russia, calling it a "point of irritation" in the bilateral relationship and noting that such purchases are "helping to fund the war effort" in Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Rubio stated that India is an “ally, strategic partner” when it comes to global trade; however, he stressed in international relations (foreign policy), it's unrealistic to expect that two countries or allies will agree on everything all the time.