Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03pm on 03 Feb 2026,Tuesday India Global
Russia has not received any communication from India regarding stopping oil purchases, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Tuesday. His remarks come amid the India-US trade deal, which conditions the 18% tariff rate on India halting Russian oil imports. Peskov emphasized Russia's intention to continue developing bilateral relations with India in every possible way, according to Russian media reports. The statement highlights potential complications in the India-US agreement, as stopping Russian oil purchases was reportedly a key condition set by the Trump administration. India has been a major buyer of discounted Russian oil since the Ukraine conflict began, and Moscow's response suggests ongoing diplomatic complexities regarding the trade deal's implementation. (PC: Reuters)
