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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's purchase of Russian oil, citing market availability and cost, and highlighted that European weapons have historically targeted India, whereas New Delhi has never endangered Europe.

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Helsinki, Finland

Who
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
What
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's purchase of Russian oil, citing market availability and cost, and highlighted that European weapons have historically targeted India, whereas New Delhi has never endangered Europe.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:38:01 GMT · 3h 4m ago
Where
Helsinki, Finland ·
Why
Jaishankar was responding to a journalist's question at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland regarding India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its oil purchases from Russia.
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India continues to prioritize its national energy interests while navigating geopolitical pressures. This stance indicates potential ongoing tensions in international relations regarding energy sourcing and arms trade given the current global climate.

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    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's purchase of Russian oil, citing market availability and cost, and highlighted that European weapons have historically targeted India, whereas New Delhi has never endangered Europe.
  2. Markets3h 4m ago
    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's purchase of Russian oil, citing market availability and cost, and highlighted that European weapons have historically targeted India.
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  3. Markets3h 4m ago
    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's purchase of Russian oil, citing market availability and cost, and pointed out that Europe sells weapons which are used to attack India.
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  4. Markets4h 36m ago
    India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India purchased Russian oil after the Ukraine war began in 2022 because it was available and affordable.
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