India s 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: