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- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced India will stop purchasing Russian oil, following a trade agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- India’s Foreign Secretary emphasized that national interests will guide energy procurement.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar denied claims that the agreement affected India's strategic autonomy, while highlighting India's collaborations in Quad and BRICS.
- Jaishankar noted the India Europe Middle East Corridor project is progressing slowly due to regional conflicts.
