India and the European Union resumed talks Monday on a free-trade deal after a nine-year gap, as Western countries seek to wean New Delhi off its close economic ties to Russia. Dubbed the “tariff king” by ex-US President Donald Trump, India has become more open to lowering trade barriers in recent years and is negotiating pacts with several other countries. 🇪🇺 & 🇮🇳 today kick-start 1️⃣st round of trade negotiations in #NewDelhi. pic.twitter.com/T397GD9lkO — Ugo Astuto (@EUAmbIndia) The Asian giant has refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, even increasing oil purchases from its long-…