Lavrov: India Refused U.S. Demand to Stop Buying Russian Oil

According to the english section of webangah⁣ News Agency, citing ⁢Mehr News ⁢Agency, Russian ‍Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov​ announced​ that his country expects negotiations with Ukraine ⁢to ‍continue, with delegation leaders ⁢in direct contact.

In an ‌article​ published in the Indonesian newspaper‍ Kompas, ‍lavrov said a lasting resolution in Ukraine is unfeasible without addressing the conflict’s⁤ roots and ⁢eliminating threats to Russia’s security.

The Russian foreign⁤ minister added⁣ that⁣ the annexation of ⁣Crimea, Donbas, and Novorossiya by Russia must be recognized.

Lavrov ⁤emphasized that for lasting peace, new territorial realities should be acknowledged and secured within an ‌international legal framework.

He also stated that​ India has not succumbed‌ to US demands to⁢ stop buying ⁤oil⁢ from Russia, a stance Moscow appreciates.