Russian FM Lavrov Refutes Trump’s Claim on India’s Russian Oil Purchases, Highlights BRICS Energy Security
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Source: The Hindu | Original Published At: 2026-02-11 16:51:17 UTC
Key Points
- Russian FM Lavrov refuted Donald Trump's claim that India agreed to stop buying Russian oil, stating no such declaration came from Indian leaders.
- Energy security was highlighted as a priority for the BRICS summit under India's 2026 chairmanship.
- Russia-India relations were strengthened through agreements signed during Putin's December 2025 state visit to India.
- A new India-Russia leaders' meeting is anticipated on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
- India maintains diversified crude oil sources while prioritizing national interests in procurement decisions.