US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him New Delhi would stop buying oil from Russia, calling it "a big step" in his push to isolate Moscow over war in Ukraine.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he had flagged concerns with PM Modi about India’s continued imports of Russian crude, which Washington believes help fund President Vladimir Putin’s war. "So I was not happy that India was buying oil," Trump said.

"And he (PM Narendra Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That’s a big step. Now we’re going to get China to do the same thing," he added.

Trump also said that PM is a close partner despite friction over energy policy. "He’s (PM Narendra Modi) a friend of mine. We have a grea

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