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Putting energy security first, buying discounted Russian oil: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that she was entering financial year 2022-23 (FY23) with "cautious optimism" at a time of global commodity price escalation due to the Russia-Ukraine war

India can contribute to peace efforts in Ukraine: Russian FM Sergei Lavrov

Describing India as an "important and serious" country, he said it does not come under any influence of the US

Push to pay for natural gas in rubles not disrupting supply, says Russia

German officials said contracts stipulate payment for gas in euros and dollars and that must continue

Russia hints at intensifying trade with India in national currencies

Lavrov said Russia is committed to maintaining the flow of trade with India notwithstanding the sanction regimes

PM Modi conveys to Lavrov India's readiness to contribute to peace efforts

On Wednesday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told NDTV that India can use its influence with Russia to convince it to stop the war in Ukraine

Russia's Lavrov hopes to bypass sanctions in trade with 'friend' India

India and China are the only major countries that have not condemned what Russia calls its "special military operation"

Modi meets Lavrov, reiterates call for early cessation of violence

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations

Lavrov meets PM Modi, apprises him of Ukraine crisis, bilateral initiatives

Lavrov categorically said Russia's aim in Ukraine is to deprive the Kiev regime from building the capacity to present any threat to Russia

Open to India mediating in Ukraine crisis: Russian foreign minister

Lavrov, who arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day official visit, also lauded independent Indian foreign policy and discussed a myriad of issues including, US pressure on India

Lavrov arrives on 2-day visit: Russia oil at $35 less than pre-war rate

India also gets offer of rupee-ruble-denominated payments

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in India amid Ukraine crisis

Lavrov, who arrived on Thursday on a two-day official visit, is expected to meet and hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday

LIVE: Putin says Russia will enforce rouble payments for gas from Friday

Russian President said on Thursday that he had signed a decree saying foreign buyers must pay in roubles for Russian gas from April 1

US Deputy NSA in India while top Russian, British diplomats visit

As diplomatic efforts over India's position on Ukraine heat up, US Deputy NSA Daleep Singh is in New Delhi at the same time as Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are expected

Lavrov to visit India; crude, rupee-ruble payment and arms deals on agenda

Since the start of the war, India has been facing pressure from the West and its allies to take a stronger stand against Russia

Russian foreign minister Lavrov to visit India from Mar 31-Apr 1: MEA

It would be the highest-level visit from Russia to India after Moscow launched its military offensive against Ukraine on February 24

Russian FM arrives in China to take part in Afghanistan's neighbours meet

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov arrived in China to take part in the third meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan's neighbouring countries being organised by Beijing, amid the Ukraine crisis.

Foiled new assassination plot against Zelenskyy, claims Ukraine official

According to The Kyiv Post, a group of 25 people led by the Russian special services was captured near the Slovakia-Hungary border.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov may visit India within a week

It would be the highest-level visit from Russia to India after Moscow launched its military offensive against Ukraine on February 24

Pentagon's interest in biolabs requires clarification: Russian FM Lavrov

The Pentagon's interest in biological laboratories in the former Soviet republics requires clarification, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.

US dislikes quick success in Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Sergei Lavrov

The US would not like to see a rapid completion of the Moscow-Kiev peace talks but hopes that Russia is mired in prolonged hostilities, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.