War against Ukraine can't be resolved by halting Russian oil purchases, Indian FM says
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the Russia-Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved by stopping purchases of Russian oil or commodities and requires dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiation.
- Jaishankar highlighted the challenge of securing energy for India's 1.4 billion people while respecting both Ukraine's and India's perspectives on Russian oil imports.
- During his visit to Kyiv, Jaishankar met President Zelenskyy to discuss ways to end the war and deepen bilateral cooperation.
- President Zelenskyy appreciated India's commitment to ending the war and acknowledged India's clear position against the conflict.
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Following the Ukraine war in 2022, Indian refiners turned to Russia for crude oil. Russia was offering India a discount on crude oil. India took advantage of this, helping it control its oil bill.
‘Buying or not buying Russian oil won’t solve Ukraine crisis’: Jaishankar says India needs to take care of energy needs
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.
Will India keep buying Russian oil amid war? Here's what Jaishankar told Zelenskyy
In Kyiv, S Jaishankar said India will continue buying Russian oil despite Ukraine's concerns. He said New Delhi's energy needs must be respected and such trade will not decide the conflict's outcome.
“Conflict Will Not Be Resolved by Buying or Not Buying Oil”: Jaishankar on US Sanctions Bill
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. "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 metals or fertilizer. This conflict will be solved by dialogue, by diplomacy, by negotiation. And that is why it is something we would encourage," he added. World News | “Conflict Will Not Be Resolved by Buying or Not …
“Conflict will not be resolved by buying or not buying oil”: Jaishankar on US sanctions bill - The Tribune
"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 metals or fertilizer. This conflict will be solved by dialogue, by diplomacy, by negotiation. And that is why it is something we would encourage," he added.
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