Addressing a choose media gathering right here on Wednesday within the backdrop of the US tariffs, Alaska Summit and the exterior affairs minister's Moscow go to, Roman Babushkin, Cost d'Affairs of the Russian Embassy in India, stated US' stress on India over the latter's procurement of Russian crude oil was “unjustified” and “unilateral”.
“We do not anticipate that to occur (India to cease shopping for oil from Russia). We all know in regards to the difficult circumstances for India. That is the true strategic partnership we're having fun with. No matter occurs, even throughout challenges, we're dedicated to eradicating any issues,” he stated.
The reductions offered on Russian oil is enticing and Indian imports of Russian crude are being maintained on the similar ranges.
“If Indian items are dealing with difficulties coming into the US market, the Russian market will welcome Indian exports,” he stated, including, “The sanctions are hitting those that are imposing them. It's a difficult state of affairs for India however now we have belief in our ties. We're assured that India-Russia power cooperation will proceed however the exterior stress”.
“If the West criticises you, it means you might be doing the whole lot proper,” the Russian diplomat asserted.