India was 'never told' not to buy Russian oil – minister
India was ‘never told’ not to buy Russian oil – minister
Summary
India has denied ever being directed not to buy Russian oil, with a minister saying its energy purchases are dictated by prices. The comments push back against suggestions of external pressure on New Delhi's import choices.
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