Last Updated on October 17, 2026 11:54 am by INDIAN AWAAZ

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India has reiterated that energy security remains a key priority amid US sanctions, with a focus on ensuring reliable supplies at competitive prices for its 1.4 billion people. Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar has also expressed confidence that bilateral trade between the two countries will reach 100 billion US dollars by 2030. Kumar said India’s energy procurement decisions are guided by national interests, diversified sources and the need for affordable and predictable supplies. He also pointed out that Europe had imported more than 320 billion US dollars’ worth of Russian energy resources since 2022.