US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to halt oil imports from Russia, a move Trump said could undercut Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Speaking to reporters on October 15, Trump said Modi gave him personal assurances that India would stop buying Russian oil, calling it “a big stop.” He added, “We were not happy with him buying oil from Russia because that lets Russia continue with this ridiculous war... He assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia.” Advertisement

India has not confirmed Trump’s statement through official channels.

Trump, who repeatedly referred to Modi as “a great friend and a great man,” suggested the decision would pressure China to follow suit. “Now we got to get China to do the same thing,” Trump said. “That i

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