India's energy purchases are guided by national interest and the needs of its people. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated the Russia-Ukraine conflict will not be solved by oil purchases. He emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are essential for resolving the ongoing conflict. India maintains its position that the war should not be resolved on the battlefield.

"But let me just add this. You know, this conflict, which is today in its third year, will not be solved because somebody is buying or not buying oil or alumina or minerals or…

S Jaishankar said India also needs to address the energy needs of its 1.4 billion people, and that this is something other countries should also respect. | India News