Russia has refused to put a number on how much energy India is buying from it, but says the volume is still rising, and that proposed US penalties aimed at those purchases are “illegal” and “unacceptable”. The comments came from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in a virtual briefing with Indian journalists on Tuesday, days before President Vladimir Putin travels to New Delhi for the BRICS summit and a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The briefing was organised by Sputnik media.&nbsp; Asked about Indian imports of Russian oil and other energy by WION, Peskov declined to give figures “for understandable reasons”. He added: “Every month we have a new record.” India became one of the world’s largest buyers of discounted Russian crude after Western countries curtailed purchases following the outbreak of conflict in Ukraine in 2022. &nbsp;New Delhi has long argued that its energy choices are a matter of national interest and that it does not recognise unilateral sanctions outside the UN system. Peskov was scathing about draft US legislation -a Russia sanctions bill- that would allow Washington to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that are among the biggest buyers of Russian oil and gas. “We consider it illegal, unfair and unacceptable,” he said of attempts to restrict third countries’ trade with Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-warned-netanyahu-of-hamas-operation-days-before-october-7-attack-report-1788876455659">UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas operation days before October 7 attack: Report</a>&nbsp;He said most of Russia’s trade with BRICS partners is now settled in national currencies, about 90%, according to his figure, and that Moscow was not pursuing “de-dollarisation” as an end in itself. Rather, he said, some countries, as an indication to the US, had used their currencies as “tools for political pressure”. Peskov confirmed that Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September and hold talks with Modi on Friday, 11 September. The two leaders last met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, a few days ago. The Kremlin spokesperson said they remain in “personal contact” and that Friday’s meeting would cover the “wide scope” of trade, energy, defence and technology, some of it, he noted, discussed “discreetly” because of pressure from “unfriendly countries”. He described India as a “strategic partner” and said Moscow welcomed Indian companies’ interest in Russian projects. On the war in Ukraine, Peskov said Russia “knows the position of India” and that it “to a great extent corresponds to our own position”. Moscow wanted a solution, he said, and “we welcome [the] willingness of [the] Indian side to contribute”. India has repeatedly called for dialogue and an end to the conflict. Peskov also addressed reports of Indian nationals serving in the Russian army. The issue had been raised by New Delhi, he said. A list was being compiled and those identified “will be sent back home”. Defence cooperation featured prominently. Peskov said Russia and India had moved beyond a simple buyer-seller relationship, citing the jointly produced BrahMos cruise missile. “It is time to think about improving those missiles, adding some additional characteristics, making them more competitive in the market and more effective,” he said. Peskov rejected the idea that BRICS is an anti-Western bloc. “We join India in not agreeing with those who say BRICS is against some Western countries. BRICS is for BRICS members, and those who share [its] ideology. It is not against any third party.” He praised India’s investment in its BRICS presidency and said the summit would be “successful”.

Russia has said India’s imports of Russian energy have reached a “new record” every month, highlighting the growing energy trade between the two countries ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Delhi.

Russia has refused to put a number on how much energy India is buying from it, but says the volume is still rising, and that proposed US penalties aimed at those purchases are “illegal” and “unacceptable”. The comments came from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in a virtual briefing with Indian journalists on Tuesday, days before President Vladimir Putin travels to New Delhi for the BRICS summit and a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The briefing was organised by Sputnik media. Asked about Indian imports of Russian oil and other energy by WION, Peskov declined to give figures “for understandable reasons”. He added: “Every month we have a new record.” India became one of the world’s largest buyers of discounted Russian crude after Western countries curtailed purchases following the outbreak of conflict in Ukraine in 2022. New Delhi has long argued that its energy choices are a matter of national interest and that it does not recognise unilateral sanctions outside the UN system. Peskov was scathing about draft US legislation -a Russia sanctions bill- that would allow Washington to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that are among the biggest buyers of Russian oil and gas. “We consider it illegal, unfair and unacceptable,” he said of attempts to restrict third countries’ trade with Russia. Also Read: UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas operation days before October 7 attack: Report He said most of Russia’s trade with BRICS partners is now settled in national currencies, about 90%, according to his figure, and that Moscow was not pursuing “de-dollarisation” as an end in itself. Rather, he said, some countries, as an indication to the US, had used their currencies as “tools for political pressure”. Peskov confirmed that Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September and hold talks with Modi on Friday, 11 September. The two leaders last met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, a few days ago. The Kremlin spokesperson said they remain in “personal contact” and that Friday’s meeting would cover the “wide scope” of trade, energy, defence and technology, some of it, he noted, discussed “discreetly” because of pressure from “unfriendly countries”. He described India as a “strategic partner” and said Moscow welcomed Indian companies’ interest in Russian projects. On the war in Ukraine, Peskov said Russia “knows the position of India” and that it “to a great extent corresponds to our own position”. Moscow wanted a solution, he said, and “we welcome [the] willingness of [the] Indian side to contribute”. India has repeatedly called for dialogue and an end to the conflict. Peskov also addressed reports of Indian nationals serving in the Russian army. The issue had been raised by New Delhi, he said. A list was being compiled and those identified “will be sent back home”. Defence cooperation featured prominently. Peskov said Russia and India had moved beyond a simple buyer-seller relationship, citing the jointly produced BrahMos cruise missile. “It is time to think about improving those missiles, adding some additional characteristics, making them more competitive in the market and more effective,” he said. Peskov rejected the idea that BRICS is an anti-Western bloc. “We join India in not agreeing with those who say BRICS is against some Western countries. BRICS is for BRICS members, and those who share [its] ideology. It is not against any third party.” He praised India’s investment in its BRICS presidency and said the summit would be “successful”.

Russia has said India’s imports of Russian energy have reached a “new record” every month, highlighting the growing energy trade between the two countries ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Delhi.

Kremlin says India’s Russian energy imports hit ‘new record’ every month as Putin heads to Delhi

United State officials have said that Washington is not planning to sanction India for importing energy from Russia. In a briefing with reporters, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried said that "we are not looking to sanction India. Our partnership with India is one of the most consequential relationships".&nbsp;

The comments come even as Ukrainian lawmakers want sanctions on India for importing energy from Russia. Remember, India has substantially increased its import of Russian oil since the Ukraine conflict began in February last year.&nbsp;

Another US official present in the briefing, US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt said that "implementation of a global price cap on energy as an opportunity for countries like India".

Pyatt stated that India has used the "negotiating leverage" it gains from the price cap and the "fact that a large part of the global market is not accessible to Russia to secure a lower price on crude oil" which is a benefit for the Indian economy.&nbsp;

Both Donfried and Pyatt emphasised that New Delhi and Washington are pursuing the energy security agenda, particularly in light of Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy of "weaponising" Russia's oil and gas resources.&nbsp;

On the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Pyatt said that the US and India share a "commitment to uphold the international rules-based order and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty" in the backdrop of the conflict in Europe that started last February and will mark one year later this month.&nbsp;

Donfried also welcomed India's support for the people of Ukraine, including the country's provision of humanitarian assistance and calls for an immediate end to Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine. She praised India's leadership role at the recent G20 summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for dialogue and diplomacy.

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United State officials have said that Washington is not planning to sanction India for importing energy from Russia. In a briefing with reporters, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried said that "we are not looking to sanction India.

United State officials have said that Washington is not planning to sanction India for importing energy from Russia. In a briefing with reporters, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried said that "we are not looking to sanction India. Our partnership with India is one of the most consequential relationships". The comments come even as Ukrainian lawmakers want sanctions on India for importing energy from Russia. Remember, India has substantially increased its import of Russian oil since the Ukraine conflict began in February last year. Another US official present in the briefing, US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt said that "implementation of a global price cap on energy as an opportunity for countries like India". Pyatt stated that India has used the "negotiating leverage" it gains from the price cap and the "fact that a large part of the global market is not accessible to Russia to secure a lower price on crude oil" which is a benefit for the Indian economy. Both Donfried and Pyatt emphasised that New Delhi and Washington are pursuing the energy security agenda, particularly in light of Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy of "weaponising" Russia's oil and gas resources. On the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Pyatt said that the US and India share a "commitment to uphold the international rules-based order and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty" in the backdrop of the conflict in Europe that started last February and will mark one year later this month. Donfried also welcomed India's support for the people of Ukraine, including the country's provision of humanitarian assistance and calls for an immediate end to Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine. She praised India's leadership role at the recent G20 summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for dialogue and diplomacy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US: No sanctions on India for Russian energy imports