India attempts to diversify energy sources with cheap Russian oil

Despite Western pressure, New Delhi says more imports from Moscow are best for nation

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of their meeting in New Delhi on Dec. 6. 2021. © Reuters

TORU TAKAHASHI, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- India is ramping up oil imports from Russia, cashing in on lower prices due to the Group of Seven's economic sanctions that were intended to dent Russia's war chest for its invasion of Ukraine.

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