'Russian Oil Important For Indian Economy': Moscow On Trump’s Claim, Says 'Ties Built On Trust'

Amid the ongoing debate over India’s purchase of Russian oil, Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said that the strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi can be regarded as a stabilising force in global

affairs. He added that India and Russia’s relationship is based on a solid foundation of trust and that the purchase of Russian oil is important for Indian economy.

“Our cooperation is very much in tune with those interests,” Alipov said, adding that Moscow’s supply of oil is beneficial for the Indian economy.

Further highlighting the attempts being made by the global north (pointing towards US) with tariffs and sanctions, the Russian Ambassador to India said, “The tariffs and sanctions only shows reluctance to accept the multipolar world. Delays overdue reform of global governance structure.”

Alipov further stated that BRICS is gaining popularity, says Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov, pointing out how countries are keen to join it.

India On Trump’s Claim

Meanwhile, just hours after Trump’s claim on India’s purchase of Russian oil, India clarified its stand, stating that “New Delhi’s consistent priority is to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer”.

“India is a significant importer of oil and gas. It has been our consistent priority to safeguard the interests of the Indian consumer in a volatile energy scenario. Our import policies are guided entirely by this objective,” MEA said.

he government’s statement came after the US President claimed that Prime Minister Modi had assured him that India would stop buying oil from Russia. “He’s assured me there will be no oil purchases from Russia. He can’t do it immediately. It’s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over soon,” Trump said during a White House event.