Moscow: Moscow has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, saying such decisions rest entirely with New Delhi.

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said Russia does not interfere in other countries’ sovereign choices and underlined that its oil supplies have been extremely beneficial for India’s economy. He described the partnership as one built on mutual benefit and long-term trust, rather than short-term politics.

Trump’s remark came during an address earlier this week, where he stated that Modi had promised to halt Russian oil imports “soon.” The claim stirred a flurry of diplomatic reactions, with Russia quickly reaffirming that its trade with India remains strong and

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