‘India Has Made Substantial Progress’: Rubio On Russian Oil Purchases

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said India has made “substantial progress” in diversifying its energy imports, including reducing its dependence on Russian oil.Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Rubio said the US could become a source of some of India’s energy supplies and pointed to Venezuela and other countries as potential areas for cooperation.Rubio is also scheduled to visit Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, where discussions are expected to explore opportunities involving the company’s potential role in Venezuela’s oil sector.