Russian crude oil is the most effective option on the global market, said Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Thursday (October 16), adding that Russia’s energy ties with Russia are in line with New Delhi's national interests. He also said that Russia will not interfere between India and the US.

The remarks come hours after US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop buying Russian crude oil.

"Russian energy remains the most cost-effective option on the global market, and Russia has consistently honoured its commitments while showing flexibility in developing alternative logistics and payment systems in the face of attempts to disrupt this cooperation," said the Russian ambassador.

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