Indias imports of Russian oil in 2023 up by 1,800% compared to 2021

Following PM Modi’s visit, New Delhi announced plans to expand trade with Russia. International Energy Agency data shows that India imported 1,800% more crude oil last year than in 2021. Meanwhile, South Africa’s petroleum minister stated his nation is not ashamed to import Russian gas. India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri discussed the decision to increase energy imports from Russia on the ’Let’s Talk Bharat show at RT. The full episode is available here: