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Why shouldn't India have same privilege as US to buy Russian fuel, Putin tells India Today TV

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Posted on December 8, 2025

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NEW DELHI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told broadcaster India Today that if the United States has the right to buy Russian fuel, "why shouldn't India have the same privilege". 

Putin Advocates for India's Right to Buy Russian Fuel

NEW DELHI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told broadcaster India Today that if the United States has the right to buy Russian fuel, "why shouldn't India have the same privilege". 

Putin's comments were part of an interview with the broadcaster that was due to be aired hours after he landed in New Delhi for summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India Today shared a transcript of the interview with Reuters ahead of its broadcast.

(Reporting by YP Rajesh; Editing by Tanvi Mehta)

Key Takeaways

  • Putin questions US privilege over Russian fuel.
  • India should have equal rights to purchase Russian oil.
  • Interview aired during Putin's visit to New Delhi.
  • Discussion part of summit talks with Modi.
  • India Today shared interview transcript with Reuters.

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