Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:43pm on 11 Feb 2026,Wednesday India Global
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov contradicted US President Donald Trump's claims that India agreed to halt Russian oil purchases, telling Russia's parliament he hasn't heard such statements from Prime Minister Modi or other Indian leaders. Trump previously rolled back 25% tariffs on Indian goods, citing India's agreement to stop buying Russian oil as a trade deal condition. India hasn't officially confirmed this commitment. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal diplomatically stated trade deals don't dictate sourcing decisions, which depend on market conditions and energy security. Lavrov accused the US of using "coercive measures" to force India and BRICS members to abandon affordable Russian energy for expensive American liquefied natural gas, pursuing "global economic dominance."
