'Reflects national interest, pride': Russia backs India on oil trade; accuses US of interference on Ukraine war pretext
'Reflects national interest, pride': Russia backs India on oil trade; accuses US of interference on Ukraine war pretext
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defended India's continued purchase of Russian oil, accusing the US of using the Ukraine conflict to eliminate competition. He emphasized India's independent foreign policy and national interests, stating that trade decisions with other nations are solely for India and Russia to discuss, reflecting national pride and honor.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defended India's continued purchase of Russian oil, accusing the US of using the Ukraine conflict to eliminate competition. He emphasized India's independent foreign policy and national interests, stating that trade decisions with other nations are solely for India and Russia to discuss, reflecting national pride and honor.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defended India's continued purchase of Russian oil, accusing the US of using the Ukraine conflict to eliminate competition. He emphasized India's independent foreign policy and national interests, stating that trade decisions with other nations are solely for India and Russia to discuss, reflecting national pride and honor. 
