President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to halt India’s purchases of Russian oil, as the U.S. seeks to cut Moscow’s energy revenue amid the Ukraine war.
Trump told reporters he received assurances from Modi that India would end its purchases “within a short period of time,” calling it a “big stop.”
The move follows U.S. pressure on India, which has resisted previous efforts to curb Russian oil imports, creating a diplomatic rift. Trump said he now hopes to persuade China to take similar steps.
India cannot immediately halt shipments, Trump added, but said the process would conclude soon. The U.S. has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, citing purchases of Russian oil and weapons, as part of its broader push to reduce Moscow’s energy funding.
India has maintained that it remains neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite longstanding ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and argues that similar trading activity by the U.S. and Europe constitutes a double standard.
Russia’s oil and gas exports are central to its economy, with China, India, and Türkiye among its largest customers. Trump praised Modi as a “great man” despite the tension, noting that the leaders recently discussed progress in trade negotiations.
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