Trump Announces India's Pledge to Stop Russian Oil Purchases in Major Diplomatic Shift

Oct 16, 2025 09:05 am CST

US President Trump revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has committed to ending Russian oil purchases, marking a significant diplomatic development in efforts to economically isolate Moscow amid the Ukraine conflict. This potential policy shift from one of Russia's major energy customers could reshape global energy diplomacy and influence other nations' approach to Russian oil imports.