Washington, Sept. 5 -- White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett has said that US President Donald Trump and the trade team are "disappointed" with India's continued imports of Russian crude oil, but hoped for positive developments.

"I think that the trade team and the President are disappointed that India continues to fund Russia's Ukraine war.Hopefully, it's a democratic issue, and we'll have positive developments," Hassett said answering a question from ANI during a media interaction.

Answering a query on Donald Trump's post today concerning India, Russia and China, Kevin said: "Well, we're certainly hoping that it improves...."

"Looks like we've lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous f...