Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Ties with Russia are to India's advantage and we will keep it going, says Jaishankar on oil imports

In an overnight address before he was due to address world leaders at a climate summit, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia must be pushed into "genuine" negotiations.

Ukraine doubled down on its tough stance on negotiations with Russia on Tuesday, saying talks could only resume once the Kremlin relinquishes all Ukrainian territory and that Kyiv would fight on even if it is "stabbed in the back" by its allies.

As regard to oil supply issue, there is stress on the energy market... But as the world's 3rd largest consumer of oil and gas, it is our fundamental obligation to ensure that the Indian consumer have the best possible access on most advantageous terms to international market: EAM (ANI)

WATCH: It is our obligation to ensure Indian consumer has the best possible access in most advantageous term, Jaishankar says on fuel import from Russia

The world shouldn't forget the situation in Afghanistan. There's a humanitarian situation. India has stepped forward by providing vaccines and food. The international community has good reason to have concerns about terrorism and terrorists that operate out of Afghanistan: EAM

We have seen that India-Russia relationship has worked to advantage so if it works to my advantage I would like to keep that going: EAM S Jaishankar during a press briefing, in Moscow on Russian oil imports

For us, Russia has been a steady partner and as I said any objective evaluation of the relationship over many decades would confirm that it has served both countries very well for many decades: EAM S Jaishankar during a press briefing, in Moscow

We exchanged views on international issues. Ukraine conflict was dominant feature. As PM conveyed to Russian pres Putin this is not an era of war. Global economy is simply too interdependent for significant conflict anywhere not to have major consequences elsewhere: EAM (ANI)

Russia is our time-tested partner. The ties have helped India over many years, we intend to maintain these ties: Jaishankar

It is important that the world should not forget the situation in Afghanistan because today it's not getting the attention that it deserves. There is a humanitarian situation. India has provided food, medicines, vaccines & we are trying to find ways to support Afghan people: EAM (ANI)

It is our obligation to ensure Indian consumer has the best possible access in most advantageous term: Jaishankar on fuel import from Russia

India & Russia have grappled with how to expand our bilateral trade. We are naturally concerned about trade imbalance and have raised this with Russian side regarding how to arrest impediments that stand in the way of Indian exports: EAM S Jaishankar during a press briefing in Moscow (ANI)

As PM Modi stated, this is not an era of war: EAM

Terrorism and its cross border manifestations remains a major concern: External affairs minister

The Global South is feeling the pain including food grain supply disruptions. India advocates a return to dialogue and peace: Jaishankar

We have substantial and time-tested relations with Russia. We have been trying to find ways to expand this relationship and make it more durable. We discussed areas where there are natural interests between both countries: EAM S Jaishankar during a press briefing

Pressing concerns of the international community as a whole must be represented: India FM

Case for reformed multilatereralism and a reformed UNSC is becoming difficult to deny: EAM Jaishankar

India today has a wide range of interests. World heading towards multipolarity: EAM Jaishankar

India, Russia foreign ministers hold talks in Moscow