Trump Claims India Pledged to Halt Russian Oil Imports
16 October, 2025
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that India will stop purchasing oil from Russia. The alleged pledge comes amid US pressure, including tariffs, to isolate Moscow over the Ukraine war. India, currently Russia's second-largest oil buyer, has not officially confirmed the claim. If true, this would mark a major pivot in India's foreign policy and energy strategy, with significant implications for its relationships with both Washington and Moscow.
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