FM Lavrov: Only Trump Claimed India Refused Russian Oil

• Russian FM Lavrov stated only Donald Trump claimed India would stop buying Russian oil, not Indian leaders.
• Lavrov's comments followed Russia accusing the US of using 'coercive' measures to prevent countries from buying Russian oil.
• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted energy security as a top item for India's BRICS chairmanship.
• Lavrov noted President Putin's December 2025 visit to India strengthened relations, signing a substantial package of documents.
• India assumed BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, with a leaders' meeting expected at the summit.