Lavrov rejects Trump’s India oil claim
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Moneycontrol12-02-2026, 00:39

Lavrov Rejects Trump's Claim on India's Russian Oil Imports

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed Donald Trump's assertion that India agreed to halt Russian oil purchases.
  • Lavrov stated no Indian leader, including PM Modi, made such a statement, calling it a claim only from Trump.
  • Moscow accused Washington of using 'coercive' tools to pressure nations into curbing Russian oil imports.
  • Lavrov affirmed no threat to Russian-Indian agreements and highlighted energy security as an Indian priority.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2025 state visit to India and a BRICS summit meeting are expected to strengthen ties.

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