President Donald Trump claimed that India will “completely” halt oil purchases from Russia, signaling a sharp shift in global energy politics — but New Delhi insists it will keep acting in its own interests.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia on October 26, Trump said, “India is cutting back [Russian oil purchases] completely,” and added that China would also reduce its imports “very substantially.” Trump did not offer evidence for the assertion, which directly contradicts India’s public stance. Advertisement

India has repeatedly said its energy policy is driven by national interest, stressing the need for affordable and secure fuel supplies amid global volatility. “India’s position on energy imports remains unchanged,” a senior Indian government official sa

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