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Russia offers to meet India's oil demand as it condemns Western sanctions
Russia remains India's largest crude oil supplier. The Russian envoy said Russia is ready to supply as much oil as India needs. The envoy criticized Western sanctions, calling them pressure tactics. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said buying or not buying Russian oil will not solve the Ukraine war. Jaishankar added that India must secure its energy needs. No policy change was announced; the statements reflect the positions of both governments.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (5): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Economic Times
- Right (1): Republic World