Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:54pm on 04 Dec 2025,Thursday India Global
Russian President Vladimir Putin assured that India-Russia energy cooperation remains unaffected by Western sanctions, dismissing US and EU pressure as politically motivated rather than market-driven. In an exclusive India Today interview, Putin emphasized their hydrocarbon partnership predates the Ukraine conflict, citing Rosneft's $20 billion investment in Nayara Energy as proof of long-standing commercial trust. He noted India has become a major refined product supplier to Europe through this partnership, suggesting "certain actors" dislike India's growing global energy market influence. Putin credited his personal rapport with PM Modi for maintaining stability despite external pressure. He reaffirmed Russia will continue supplying India uninterrupted, viewing their energy relationship as long-term and anchored in shared economic interests.
