Foreign Minister S Jaishankar revealed that India bought Russian oil in 2022 at the US's request to stabilize global prices, while also facing fluctuating American sanctions.
He was speaking at an event in Finland's Kultaranta
Jun 12, 2026
01:01 pm
What's the storyDefending India's decision to purchase Russian oil, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said the United States had requested India to do so in 2022.
"The US specifically asked India to buy Russian oil to stabilize the oil market," Jaishankar said.
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