Navarro Accuses India of Hiding Russian Funds as ‘Laundromat’

Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India is acting as a “laundromat” for the Kremlin, alleging that the South Asian nation is being used to conceal Russian funds. In remarks made on 21 August, Navarro claimed India helps Moscow move money out of reach of Western sanctions. Navarro did not provide evidence for the assertion, and Indian officials have not yet commented on the accusation. The allegation comes as New Delhi continues to deepen trade ties with Moscow, including discounted purchases of Russian crude, while maintaining that its transactions do not breach international sanctions.