“Russia Stood By Us”: Jaishankar Explains Why India Won’t Abandon Russia or Stop Buying Its Oil

India and Russia have maintained a relationship for decades — and despite growing pressure from the United States and the West, New Delhi has made it clear that it will protect its own strategic interests. In this video, we look at why India is not abandoning Russia, and why Russian oil remains an important part of India’s energy strategy. Using remarks from India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, we explore the deeper reasons behind India’s position — from decades of strategic cooperation and defence ties to energy security, oil prices, and India’s independent foreign policy. Jaishankar also addresses a bigger question: why should India be expected to make choices that other major powers themselves do not always make? India is building relationships with the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, the Gulf and the wider Global South — without allowing any single power to dictate India’s foreign policy. India chooses its partnerships. India protects its interests. #india #russia #europe #jaishankar #oil #geopolitics #trump #modi #putin