'Nobody except Trump said India won't buy Russian oil', Pg9

Key Highlights:

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that no one except former US President Donald Trump has said India would stop buying Russian oil.
• S Jaishankar highlighted that energy security will be a top priority during India's BRICS presidency.
• A meeting between Indian and Russian leaders is expected at the BRICS summit.
• India assumed the chairmanship of BRICS on January 1, comprising 10 members including new additions.
• The first meeting of BRICS Sherpas under India’s Chairship was held on February 9-10 in New Delhi.

Detailed Insights:

• Lavrov emphasized that Russia is ready to deepen relations with India as far as New Delhi desires, indicating strong bilateral ties.
• India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 will focus on "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," with a people-centric approach.
• Priorities under India's BRICS Chairship include cooperation in health, agriculture, environment, climate change, energy, security, and economic domains.
• The BRICS Sherpas meeting included discussions on institutional development of the BRICS grouping and cooperation in sports, youth connect, and cultural engagements.
• Vladimir Putin's state visit to India in December 2025 has further strengthened relations between Moscow and New Delhi.

Key Concepts Involved:

• BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aimed at promoting economic and political cooperation.
• Sherpa: A representative of a head of state or government who prepares for an international summit meeting.
• Energy Security: A nation's ability to secure sufficient and sustainable energy supplies to meet its economic and social needs.