Washi, Oct 16: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia. He called it a ābig stepā in efforts to isolate Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said he had raised concerns with Modi about Indiaās imports of Russian crude, which the US believes help fund President Vladimir Putinās war. āI was not happy that India was buying oil,ā Trump said. āHe assured me today they will not buy from Russia. Thatās a big step. Now weāll get China to do the same,ā he added.
However, the Indian government has not confirmed Trumpās statement or any decision to stop importing Russian oil.