On September 27, following his address to the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a press conference.
Responding to a question from a CCTV reporter on U.S.–Russia relations, Lavrov stated: “In most cases, the interests of Russia and the United States do not coincide. What matters most in such situations is to prevent developments from escalating into conflict or confrontation, and certainly to avoid further deterioration. On this point, Russia and the U.S. are fully aligned.”
When asked about India’s purchase of Russian oil, Lavrov said: “We fully respect India’s national interests, as well as Prime Minister Modi’s foreign policy in defending them. Our top leadership is in regular contact… A state visit by President Putin to New Delhi is currently being prepared for December.” He added that the Russia–India agenda spans trade, finance, cultural exchanges, healthcare, and high technology, while the two countries continue to maintain close coordination on the international stage.
Sources:
1. Huanqiu Tims, September 27, 2025
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/4OVLeI1yfct
2. Huanqiu Tims, September 28, 2025
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/4OVc3Hh2MJf