Donald Trump News: Trump Claims PM Modi Assured India Will Stop Buying Oil From Russia

Former US President Donald Trump has made a significant claim regarding India's energy policy. Trump stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will no longer purchase oil from Russia. He conveyed this during a conversation with reporters at the White House, characterizing it as a major move in efforts to isolate Moscow and increase pressure in the wake of the Ukraine conflict.

Trump's Statement

"I wasn't happy that India was buying oil from Russia, but Prime Minister Modi assured me that India will no longer do that," Trump said. He described this as a "big step" and added that the US now expects the same from China. Trump hailed India as a reliable partner, noting that PM Modi is his friend and they share a very good relationship, while he expressed his discontent with Russia's oil sales, arguing that it helps Russia continue its "ridiculous war. "

On Russia-Ukraine War

Addressing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump commented, "It's a war that should have never started, but it's a war that Russia should have won in the first week, and they're going into their fourth year, while i want to see it stop. " He reiterated that this was why he was displeased with India's oil purchases from Russia. Trump's remarks come as the US intensifies pressure to ensure the. Effectiveness of Western sanctions and to curb funding for Russia's military.

India's Consistent Stance

India has consistently maintained its position on purchasing oil from Russia. The Indian government has clarified that its energy acquisitions are driven by national interest and market realities, not political considerations from any particular country, while external Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has previously stated that India's energy purchases are dictated by its national interest. India has also asserted that its imports of Russian oil are compliant with the G7 price cap and that it adheres to all international regulations while meeting its domestic energy demands.