Putin Defends India's Right to Purchase Russian Oil Despite US Pressure

Oct 03, 2025 10:17 am CST

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized US pressure on India over Russian oil purchases, praising PM Modi as a "balanced and wise leader" while highlighting their special bilateral relationship. Putin emphasized that India's oil imports are purely economic decisions and affirmed that India would never allow itself to be humiliated by foreign demands, as the nations prepare to celebrate 15 years of strategic partnership.