External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the US explicitly asked India to buy Russian oil to stabilize the market.

Helsinki, Finland

Who

S Jaishankar, India, United States

What

When

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:42:13 GMT · 3h 9m ago

Where

Helsinki, Finland ·

Why

The US sought to prevent a catastrophic surge in international oil prices following Western sanctions on Moscow.

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India's procurement of Russian crude oil, at the request of the US, helped stabilize global energy supplies and mitigate a potential surge in international oil prices for consumers worldwide. This highlights a complex interplay of geopolitical and economic interests in global energy markets.

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https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/s-jaishankar-revealed-india-helped-us-to-stabilize-the-global-oil-market-1963353
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