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flag U.S. claims India halted Russian oil buys under pressure, but India and Russia deny it, saying energy choices remain based on national interest.

flag 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. flag India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar countered, stating energy decisions are based on market conditions and national interest, not geopolitical demands. flag Russia denied any such agreement, and Indian officials emphasized ongoing procurement for energy security. flag The U.S. offered tariff reductions and promoted alternatives like Venezuelan oil, following Maduro’s arrest in January. flag Despite declining Russian oil imports, India has not formally ended purchases, maintaining strategic autonomy.

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