At least two vessels loaded with Russian oil bound for refiners in India have diverted to other destinations following new U.S. sanctions, trade sources said, and LSEG trade flows showed.

Rubio called India an "ally" but noted that Delhi's Russian oil imports were hampering its relationship with Washington.

Indian state-owned refineries suspended Russian oil purchases last week amid threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump and narrowing price discounts, Reuters reported on July 30, citing its sources.

England face India in the fifth Test at The Oval - follow live scores, radio commentary, video highlights and updates.

India negotiated an awkward first morning of the final test against England at the Oval relatively smoothly on Thursday, reaching 72-2 at lunch as the hosts, leading the series 2-1, failed to take full advantage of overcast conditions ideal for their all-seam attack.