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US 'specifically' asked India to buy Russian oil in 2022, says EAM Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India purchased Russian oil after the Ukraine war began in 2022. He explained the oil was available and affordable. The United States had specifically requested India continue buying Russian crude. This action aimed to stabilize global energy markets. India's decision was driven by market realities, not politics.

12 Jun 2026 6:36 am