US President Donald Trump called PM Narendra Modi a “friend” and a “great man,” dramatically claiming Modi “largely stopped buying oil from Russia.” This high-profile praise comes as India-US trade talks continue. The claim, however, is being scrutinized: while US sanctions have prompted some Indian refiners to reduce Russian oil imports, India’s official stance is that all energy import decisions are guided by national interest and consumer pricing, not foreign pressure. Trump also confirmed a potential 2026 visit to India.
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Trump Claims Modi Ended Russian Oil Buys; India Reaffirms ‘National Interest’ Policy
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