Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov said Moscow’s energy partnership with India aligns with New Delhi’s national interests, describing Russian crude as the most cost-effective option globally. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Modi assured him of reduced oil imports

New Delhi: Russian crude oil remains the most cost-effective option on the global market, and Russia’s energy ties with India are in tune with New Delhi’s national interests, Russian ambassador Denis Alipov said on Thursday.

Alipov’s remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that New Delhi will stop procuring Russian crude oil.

“Russian energy remains the most cost-effective option on the global market, and Russia has consistently honoured its

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