Starmer says issue of India buying Russian oil raised with Modi directly

The Indian prime minister, right, has described himself as a friend of Russia’s Vladimir Putin (Leon Neal/PA) - (PA Wire)

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.