Trump Claims Modi Promised To Stop Russian Oil Buys | India, MEA Rejects Allegation

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with a controversial claim — that Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to stop buying oil from Russia. India’s Ministry of External Affairs swiftly dismissed the remark, reiterating that national energy interests and affordable prices guide its import policies. Meanwhile, Russian Envoy Denis Alipov reaffirmed that Russia remains India’s most cost-effective oil source. Even as Trump showered Modi with praise, calling him one of India’s longest-serving leaders, the Congress Party in India accused the PM of caving to U.S. pressure. Through the noise, India stays firm on its energy independence.