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Joe Biden: 'Buying more Russian oil is not in India's interest'

President Joe Biden has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that buying more oil from Russia is not in India`s interest and could hamper the US response to the war in Ukraine.

Noting India has concerns about deepening ties between Russia and China, US officials told PM Modi that India`s position in the world would not be enhanced by relying on Russian energy sources.