India Officially Denies Trump's Claim of Modi's Promise to Stop Russian Oil Purchases

Oct 17, 2025 02:52 am CST

India's Ministry of External Affairs has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to cease purchasing Russian oil during a recent phone call. The MEA clarified that no such conversation occurred between the leaders, while reaffirming India's energy policy is guided by consumer interests and national security, not external political pressures.