Russia Backs India's Oil Diversification, Calls it 'Nothing New' Amid US Claims

• Russia has publicly supported India's decision to diversify its oil purchases, stating there is "nothing new" in India exploring new energy options.
• The statement from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov came after former US President Donald Trump claimed India would stop buying oil from Russia.
• Peskov emphasized that India has always sourced oil from multiple countries, and Russia is not its sole supplier, dismissing any notion of a strained friendship.
• India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal clarified that India is strategically diversifying energy sources for security, without explicitly rejecting Trump's claim.
• Russia's reaction highlights the deep trust between the two nations, acknowledging India's 'Nation First' policy and its need to secure energy from various global markets.