For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice
Sir Keir Starmer directly raised the issue of India buying Russian oil when he met Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister has said.
The Indian leader has described himself as a friend of Russia’s Vladimir Putin, putting him at odds with Sir Keir over Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
India continues to buy oil from Russia, as the West ratchets up sanctions aimed at crippling its war effort.
Speak
Continue Reading on The Independent
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.