Donald Trump’s former trade adviser Peter Navarro has criticized India’s importation of Russian oil as “blood money,” accusing Delhi of financing aggression in Ukraine. The blunt characterization escalates tensions between the U.S. and a key energy-importing partner. Navarro’s accusations highlight ideological divides over energy geopolitics and moral framing of trade. India counters that its pragmatic energy needs predate recent conflicts. The rhetoric may complicate diplomatic energy negotiations.