The White House reiterated its claim that India has reduced oil purchases from Russia at the request of President Donald Trump , even as New Delhi maintained that its energy policy remains guided solely by national interest and consumer security.

Speaking at a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump was "increasingly frustrated" by the lack of progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war and expressed confidence that the latest round of sanctions on Russian oil firms would deal a blow to Moscow’s economy.

"If you read the sanctions and look at them, they are pretty hefty," Leavitt said. "I saw some international news this morning that China is scaling back oil purchases from Russia. We know India has done the same at the President’s request. T

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