India Questions Trump’s Claim About Modi Halting Russian Oil Purchases
The Indian government has cast doubt on Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil. According to reports, Indian officials stated they were unaware of any recent conversation between the two leaders regarding this matter.
Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Alleged Trump-Modi Call
India’s foreign ministry has stated it is “not aware” of a telephone conversation that US President Donald Trump claimed occurred with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding Russian oil purchases. The conflicting accounts emerged Wednesday when Trump asserted that his Indian counterpart had “assured me today” that India would cease importing Russian oil, a move analysts suggest would increase economic pressure on Moscow amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.