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Trump Claims India Will Stop Russian Oil Purchases Despite Official Denial from Indian Government
Oct 18, 2025 09:46 am CST
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that India is reducing Russian oil purchases following alleged assurances from PM Modi, while India's Ministry of External Affairs officially denies any such conversation occurred. This diplomatic contradiction emerges as India-US trade negotiation teams meet in Washington to discuss potential increased American energy imports worth $12-13 billion.
Trump Claims PM Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Purchases to Support Ukraine Peace Efforts
Oct 16, 2025 12:36 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has announced that PM Narendra Modi has assured Washington that India will soon cease purchasing oil from Russia, which Trump believes could facilitate peace in Ukraine. During his praise-filled remarks about Modi as a "great man" and enduring leader, Trump made peculiar comments that required immediate clarification to avoid diplomatic misunderstanding.
Zelensky Urges China To Pressure Russia To End Ukraine War
Sep 24, 2025 08:17 am CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN Security Council Tuesday that China could pressure Russia to end the war in his country, following a US call for Beijing to stop buying Moscow's oil.
China, India "Primary Funders" Of Ukraine War By Buying Russian Oil: Trump At UN
Sep 24, 2025 01:25 am CST
China and India are the "primary funders" of the Ukraine war by continuing to purchase Russian oil, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday in his address to the UN General Assembly.
Need To Address Trade Imbalance Between India And Russia: S Jaishankar In Moscow
Aug 21, 2025 08:09 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the trade deficit of $58.9 billion between Russia and India, despite more than a fivefold rise in bilateral goods trade over the last four years.
US Senator Urges India To Use Its 'Influence' To Help Trump End Ukraine War
Aug 10, 2025 02:46 am CST
US Senator Lindsey Graham has urged India to use its "influence" to help President Donald Trump end the Ukraine war, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin.