Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 4:52 PM

Russia will continue supplying crude oil to India through a special mechanism, despite global tensions and sanctions. A top Russian embassy official in New Delhi confirmed this during a press briefing on Wednesday. Roman Babushkin, Russia's charge d'affaires in India, said oil trade would remain stable and unaffected by external pressures.

Babushkin stated that Russia has developed a "very, very special mechanism" to maintain oil supplies. This comes as India continues to buy Russian crude in large volumes despite Western sanctions. He said imports would remain at their current levels, and no disruptions are expected in the near term.

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