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

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Moneycontrol•12-02-2026, 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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