<h1>Leader urges India to back peace efforts in Russia conflict amid US tariff hike on Indian imports</h1> The president of a country engaged in conflict with Russia expressed hope that India would support efforts to end the ongoing war, emphasizing shared values of freedom and peace. This statement coincided with a summit between the US and Russia aimed at resolving the conflict. The leader also highlighted potential areas for bilateral cooperation, including science, technology, trade, and culture. Concurrently, the US announced an increase in tariffs on imports from India as a penalty for India's continued purchase of Russian oil, with the new duties set to take effect later in the month.