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‘Not Heard Such a Statement…': Foreign Minister Lavrov on Trump's Claims of India Halting Russian Oil Imports
Lavrov said no Indian official confirmed stopping Russian oil imports and accused the US of pressuring buyers with sanctions, highlighting India's strategic autonomy.
- In response to US claims, Lavrov insisted no Indian official, other than President Donald Trump, has claimed India agreed to stop importing Russian oil, Moscow said this week.
- Speaking on Monday to TV BRICS, Lavrov accused the United States of using `unfair methods` and sanctions to suppress competitors and limit access to Russian oil while trying to control trade and military ties with partners including India.
- New Delhi says its energy policy is guided by national interest and will diversify crude sources including Russia based on market conditions.
- Moscow's position contrasts with United States claims on tariff adjustments, and India's oil trade is under renewed scrutiny after Lavrov accused the US of blocking Russian oil purchases.
- India, as BRICS chair since January 1, 2026, is set to host another meeting with Russia this year, with Lavrov saying ties deepened after Vladimir Putin's state visit earlier this year.
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‘Not heard such a statement…': Foreign Minister Lavrov on Trump's claims of India halting Russian oil imports
While announcing a trade deal with India last week, Trump claimed that New Delhi had agreed not to procure crude oil from Russia. The POTUS rolled back an additional 25% tariff on India that he imposed in August for India's procurement of crude oil from Russia
Only Trump Claimed India Would Stop Buying Russian Oil: Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Speaking in the State Duma, Lavrov alleged that Washington was seeking to block countries from accessing Russian energy supplies through pressure tactics, including sanctions and trade measures.
Lavrov refutes Trump's claim, says no one except him said India intends to stop buying Russian oil
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the country's parliament on Wednesday that except US President Donald Trump, nobody else has declared that India will stop buying Russian oil. Lavrov's comments came two days after Russia accused the US of attempting to prevent India and other countries from buying Russian oil, saying Washington was using a wide range of "coercive" measures, including tariffs, sanctions and direct prohibitions. No grou…
Times of India
Except Trump, nobody has stated India's refusal to buy Russian oil: FM Lavrov
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that only US President Donald Trump claimed India would stop buying Russian oil. Lavrov mentioned that Indian leaders have not made such a declaration. He highlighted that energy security is a key focus for India's BRICS chairmanship. Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December 2025 further strengthened relations.
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