Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended India’s energy imports from Moscow and highlighted US purchases of Russian uranium as an example of double standards.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Putin questioned why India should be deprived of buying Russian fuel while the United States continues to do so.

US buys nuclear fuel from Russia

Putin said that the US continues to buy nuclear fuel from Russia for its nuclear power plants.

Russia is the second-largest supplier of enriched uranium to the US, accounting for about 25 percent of imports, with sales expected to reach USD 1.2 billion this year.

Addressing the issue of fairness, Putin indicated he would raise the matter in discussions with President Trump.

These comments come as India has faced pressure from the US to

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