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U.S. claims India halted Russian oil buys under pressure, but India and Russia deny it, saying energy choices remain based on national interest.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed at the 2026 Munich Security Conference that India has committed to halt further purchases of Russian oil, citing pressure over Ukraine and new sanctions.
India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar countered, stating energy decisions are based on market conditions and national interest, not geopolitical demands.
Russia denied any such agreement, and Indian officials emphasized ongoing procurement for energy security.
The U.S. offered tariff reductions and promoted alternatives like Venezuelan oil, following Maduro’s arrest in January.
Despite declining Russian oil imports, India has not formally ended purchases, maintaining strategic autonomy.
Estados Unidos afirma que India detuvo las compras de petróleo ruso bajo presión, pero India y Rusia lo niegan, diciendo que las opciones energéticas siguen basadas en el interés nacional.