External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strongly defended India's policy of importing Russian oil while addressing the Kultaranta Talks in Finland. Responding to criticism from European countries over India's continued energy ties with Russia
Ajit Doval met Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, in Moscow on May 28 to review bilateral cooperation between India and Russia across several strategic sectors. The discussions focused on strengthening ties in defence, energy, space and other areas of mutual interest.