India casts doubt on Trump's claim Modi will stop buying Russian oil
Summary
President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to stop importing oil from Russia. However, India's foreign ministry said it was not aware of any such commitment or phone call. Discussions between India and the United States about Russian oil purchases are ongoing.Key Facts
- President Trump claimed PM Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil during a recent phone call.
- India's foreign ministry said it is "not aware" of any conversation between Trump and Modi.
- India is a significant customer of Russian energy, buying oil at reduced prices.
- The U.S. wants India to stop buying Russian oil to increase economic pressure on Russia over the Ukraine war.
- India emphasized protecting its consumers in a volatile energy market, guiding its import policies.
- Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, leading to global sanctions and reduced energy imports by some allies.
- India's continued purchase of Russian oil is a point of tension between the U.S. and India.
- The UK targeted an Indian refinery in its sanctions, noting its role in getting Russian oil to global markets.
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