Zakharova’s remarks come as global oil markets remain sensitive to developments in the Middle East, where ongoing tensions continue to threaten supply routes and contribute to price swings. India, which imports roughly 85 percent of its crude oil, is particularly exposed to such volatility.
Against this backdrop, the Russian diplomat outlined concrete measures her country is taking — and intends to expand — to help New Delhi maintain stable and affordable energy supplies.
“Our country makes a significant contribution to ensuring India’s energy security,” Zakharova stated. “This goal is served by the supply of hydrocarbons on favourable terms, as well as the construction of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant.”
She confirmed that discussions are underway for the construction of an additional nuclear power station of Russian design on Indian soil, while "other promising options for expanding cooperation in the energy sector are also being studied."
The Kudankulam facility in Tamil Nadu, a flagship project of Russian-Indian nuclear cooperation, already supplies clean electricity to southern India. Units built with Rosatom technology have become a cornerstone of India’s civilian nuclear programme, providing reliable baseload power independent of weather conditions or imported fossil fuels. The prospect of a new plant would further deepen this partnership and help India meet its ambitious targets for non-fossil fuel capacity while reducing dependence on volatile hydrocarbon imports.
The Kudankulam facility in Tamil Nadu, a flagship project of Russian-Indian nuclear cooperation, already supplies clean electricity to southern India. Units built with Rosatom technology have become a cornerstone of India’s civilian nuclear programme, providing reliable baseload power independent of weather conditions or imported fossil fuels. The prospect of a new plant would further deepen this partnership and help India meet its ambitious targets for non-fossil fuel capacity while reducing dependence on volatile hydrocarbon imports.
On the oil front, Zakharova highlighted the growing importance of Russian crude in bilateral trade. "Russian oil occupies an important place in the structure of bilateral trade. We plan to further increase its exports. This corresponds to the interests of both countries."
She added that Russian energy operators are responding swiftly to Indian requests, ensuring "the fulfilment of requests from Indian colleagues for the shipment of black gold in the shortest possible time."