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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's purchase of Russian crude oil, stating decisions are guided by practical needs and that the United States encouraged India to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilize global markets.
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Who
S Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister; United States; European countries
What
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's purchase of Russian crude oil, stating decisions are guided by practical needs and that the United States encouraged India to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilize global markets.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:47:05 GMT · 2h 28m ago
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Why
Jaishankar was responding to questions about India's position on the Russia-Ukraine war and continued imports of Russian oil at the Kultaranta Talks.
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India's continued reliance on Russian oil highlights the complex geopolitical landscape influenced by energy security and national interests, challenging Western efforts to isolate Russia and possibly signaling a shift in global power dynamics for energy and military supply chains.
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