Lavrov Slams US for Trying to Control Russia-India Ties, Cites Oil Curbs

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the US of attempting to control Russia’s relations with India and other major partners.
• Lavrov claimed Washington seeks to influence trade, investment, and military-technical ties with strategic partners like India and BRICS members.
• He criticized US economic tactics, including sanctions and discouraging partners from buying affordable Russian energy, as an effort towards economic domination.
• Lavrov highlighted the growing clout of BRICS countries, stating their GDP PPP volumes have substantially exceeded the combined GDP of the G7.
• Moscow acknowledges India's independent foreign policy and strong partnership, emphasizing that India's ties with other nations do not dictate their own.