Trump discussed with Modi about ending Russian oil purchases.

Critically Important Energy Meeting Between Trump and Modi

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he received assurances from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India would halt its Russian crude oil purchases during their recent meeting.

Modi's Commitment and Trump's Statements

On his way back to Washington, Trump informed reporters that Modi's strong stance on this issue would determine the impacts on India's energy trade. Trump also stated, "If they say anything else, they will face high tariffs, and that is a situation they do not want,"

India's Energy Import Policy

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs noted that negotiations on energy supply with the U.S. are ongoing, emphasizing that energy policies will be determined in line with the interests of Indian consumers.

Response from the Kremlin and Trade Tensions

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov emphasized that India is acting in accordance with the official statements of its Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding oil imports. Additionally, the 25% customs duty imposed by Trump in August had increased trade tensions between the two countries.