"I don't know the implications. I don't know what understanding has arrived at between India and the United States. We should buy oil wherever it's available, whether it's Russia, Venezuela, or whatever," Chidambaram told ANI.
Kesavan said the national interest has always been a top priority for the BJP-led government, contrasting it with what he termed the Congress party's "shameful record" of compromising on matters of national importance.
Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over United States President Donald Trump's recent remarks regarding Russian oil, alleging that the Prime Minister has "surrendered" to US pressure and undermined India's sovereignty.
Congress launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "weak" PM on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said that India had assured him of stopping the purchase of oil from Russia.
Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Wednesday emphasised that the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India would be a very "important" one coming in the wake of the "turmoil" due to the policies of United States President Donald Trump.
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has highlighted the importance of trade talks between India and the United States, stating that a potential trade deal could serve as a major confidence-building measure and help stabilise the bilateral relationship while easing tensions.
"I am a huge fan of India. We love India. We look forward to more energy trade, more interactions back and forth with India," Wright said while addressing a press conference at the New York Foreign Press Centre.
The US State Department's Hindustani Spokesperson, Margaret MacLeod, on Thursday underlined Washington's stance on H-1B visas and reiterated concerns over continued trade with Russia, particularly in the context of oil imports, amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America, has refuted US President Donald Trump's claims that India is funding the Russia-Ukraine war through its continued purchase of Russian oil. He emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been one of the
Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump warned that he was prepared to impose heavy tariffs on Russia if it refused to end the war in Ukraine, adding that Russia's war in Ukraine is "not making Russia look good."
US President Donald Trump has called on NATO allies to impose major sanctions on Russia and stop buying Russian oil to end the war in Ukraine, adding that he proposed to impose tariffs of 50 per cent to 100 per cent on China to weaken its economic grip on Russia.