The answer to the sharp attacks of US President Donald Trump is that Russia is a friend that has stood the test of time

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday (August 1, 2025) ruled out any strain in India-Russia ties after US President Donald Trump's sharp attacks. "Our bilateral relations with different countries are based on our own terms and should not be seen through the prism of any third country," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

"Russia is a time-tested partner.

"India and Russia are stable and time-tested partners. Asked about defence cooperation, Jaiswal said, "The fulfilment of our defence requirements is entirely determined by our national security requirements and strategic assessments. "

"The India-US partnership has faced many changes and challenges. On Trump's dead economy remark, Randhir Jaiswal said, "We are focusing on the concrete agenda that India and the US are committed to. We are confident that our relationship with the US will continue to grow. India and the US have a comprehensive global strategic partnership based on shared interests, democratic values and strong people-to-people ties. "

MEA statement on reports of cutting off Russian oil supplies

Asked about the US sanctions on Indian companies doing business with Iran, Jaiswal said, "We have taken note of the sanctions, we are looking into it. He also reacted to reports that Indian oil companies have stopped supplying Russian oil. "Our approach to energy supply requirements is well known. We keep an eye on the resources available in the market and the current global situation. We don't know anything specific. "

Russia has been one of India's biggest oil suppliers in recent months. It accounts for about 35-40 per cent of India's imports, up from just 0.2 per cent before the Ukraine war. Responding to a statement by the White House spokesperson on the demand for awarding the Nobel Prize to US President Donald Trump, the State Department said only the White House should respond to it.