&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "'Not heard from anyone except...': Russian FM Sergei Lavrov counters US claim on India oil deal")
Russia has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s assertion that India had agreed to stop importing Russian oil. Speaking in the State Duma, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he had not heard any such confirmation from Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Responding to a question from a lawmaker, Lavrov said that Trump appeared to be the only person making the claim about India ending its Russian oil purchases. According to him, neither Modi nor any other Indian leader had publicly endorsed such a decision.
His remarks follow statements from India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri earlier this week, who reiterated that New Delhi will continue sourcing crude oil from multiple suppliers to safeguard energy stability. Misri underlined that India’s procurement decisions are driven solely by national interest. Echoing that stance, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said ensuring energy security for India’s 1.4 billion citizens remains the government’s top priority. He also clarified that existing agreements between India and Russia remain intact despite recent actions by the Trump administration.
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The US had earlier imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India in August 2025 over its purchases of Russian oil, but later rolled it back. Washington, however, warned it would monitor whether India resumes buying Russian crude, directly or indirectly, and could reinstate the tariff depending on developments. Lavrov has repeatedly criticised Washington’s approach, accusing it of attempting to block India and other nations from trading with Russia. In an interview with TV BRICS, he alleged that the US is employing tariffs, sanctions, and other restrictive steps to maintain what he described as global economic dominance.
He further claimed that Washington seeks to influence trade, investment cooperation, and defence partnerships between Russia and key partners such as India and other BRICS nations. Lavrov argued that Western countries are unwilling to relinquish their earlier dominant position in global affairs. According to him, the push to counter competitors has intensified under the Trump administration.
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He also said the US is trying to exert control over global energy routes, referencing oversight of pipelines in Europe such as Nord Stream, the Ukrainian gas transit system, and TurkStream. Emphasising his point, Lavrov said the US strategy reflects an attempt to consolidate economic power through measures he described as inconsistent with fair competition, including tariffs, sanctions, and restrictions targeting communication and trade. He added that Russia must factor in these developments while shaping its international economic strategy.
