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Russia's Lavrov meets Jaishankar, says India ties 'very sustainable'

External Affairs Minister says meeting being held in 'difficult international environment'.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (Photo: Reuters)
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (Photo: Reuters)

PTI New Delhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, a day after the US warned of consequences over attempts to "circumvent" American sanctions against Moscow.

The high-level talks took place in the backdrop of indications that India could buy greater volumes of discounted Russian oil and both sides were keen on having a ruble-rupee arrangement for bilateral trade. In his opening remarks at the talks, Jaishankar, referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, said India is in favour of resolving differences and disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.

"We have diversified our cooperation by expanding our agenda. Our meeting