US President Donald Trump claimed India would reduce Russian oil imports to “almost nothing” by year-end, crediting talks with PM Modi. He also said he plans to persuade China to follow suit, while defending his controversial tariff policies.
US President Donald Trump claimed India has stopped buying Russian oil and reiterated his role in mediating India-Pakistan hostilities. India clarified it is diversifying energy sourcing, while Washington’s tariffs on Indian goods continue to strain bilateral ties.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said India-Russia relations go beyond oil trade, describing them as a “particularly privileged strategic partnership”. He stressed respect for India’s independent foreign policy while rejecting US pressure over oil purchases during remarks at the UN.
The US President had mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said the two countries can take their “dead economies down together”
Donald Trump said he “heard” India had stopped buying oil from Russia, calling it a “good step” but admitted uncertainty. His comments come amid rising US tariffs on India and criticism over New Delhi’s defence and energy ties with Moscow.
