Lavrov speech in English: Does Putin even want to talk? Russia sets the record straight for Zelensky

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking during a press conference in Moscow, praises the strong energy cooperation between Russia and India, highlighting successful hydrocarbons trade and mutual interest in joint energy projects—including extraction in Russia, the Far East, and Arctic shelf. The meeting comes as both countries emphasize their strategic partnership, following U.S. President Trump's recent announcement of higher tariffs on Indian imports due to Russian oil purchases.