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War against Ukraine can't be resolved by halting Russian oil purchases, Indian FM says
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stated during his visit to Kyiv that stopping purchases of Russian oil will not end Moscow's war against Ukraine, emphasizing that solutions must come through dialogue and diplomacy rather than battlefield actions.
- India remains the second-largest buyer of Russian crude after China, providing Moscow with significant revenue to finance its ongoing conflict since the 2022 invasion.
- Jaishankar highlighted the challenge of securing fuel supplies for India's 1.4 billion population and called for mutual respect regarding each country's stance on Russian oil imports.
- The Indian minister stressed that the conflict will not be resolved simply by trade restrictions on oil or other commodities but requires negotiations and diplomatic efforts.
- Previously, the U.S. imposed tariffs on Indian imports related to energy trade with Russia, encouraging India to shift from Russian to Venezuelan crude oil.
