Trump Praises India's Stance on Russian Oil Amid Global Pressure on Energy Sanctions

Oct 30, 2025 05:26 pm CST

US President Donald Trump commended India's approach to Russian oil imports, claiming PM Modi has been "very good" on the issue amid Western pressure to isolate Moscow economically through energy sanctions. India maintains its energy procurement decisions are guided by national interests and consumer protection, even as Trump suggests Modi promised reductions in Russian oil purchases during their discussions.