NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured India of an “uninterrupted supply” of fuel amid US pressure to curb Russian oil imports, while speaking to the media alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the 23rd annual summit between the two countries on Friday.

“Russia is a reliable supplier of energy resources and everything necessary for the development of India’s energy sector,” Putin said. “We are ready to continue ensuring the uninterrupted supply of fuel for the rapidly growing Indian economy.”

Although Modi did not mention oil directly, he emphasized that “energy security has been a strong and important pillar of the India–Russia partnership.”

In a joint statement, the leaders underscored that “in the current complex, tense, and uncertain geopolitical situation,

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