Here are a few options, aiming for journalistic style and tone, within the length constraint:
* **US sanctions backfire? India’s reliance on Russia deepens amid pressure. A key ally lost?** (103 characters)
* **India embraces Russia as US sanctions bite. Is Washington pushing Delhi too far?** (98 characters)
* **Sanctions fallout: India’s strategic shift towards Moscow raises concerns in US.** (89 characters)
* **US sanctions push India closer to Russia, defying Washington’s pressure.** (83 characters)
* **India’s Russia ties grow stronger under US sanctions. A strategic realignment?** (83 characters)
* **Washington’s sanctions: A boon for Russia in India? Trade thrives despite fire.** (82 characters)
* **Defying US, India deepens ties with Russia. A strategic shift amid sanctions?** (78 characters)
* **Losing India? US sanctions fuel closer Russia partnership. A risky strategy.** (77 characters)
* **US Sanctions: India’s Russia Embrace Tightens? A strategic realignment.** (72 characters)
* **Are US sanctions driving India towards Russia and China? A complex challenge.** (72 characters)