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Trump Claims India to Slash Russian Oil Purchases

10/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed India will reduce its Russian oil purchases to nearly zero by year-end, dropping to about 40 percent.
The claim follows new U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil amid Ukraine tensions, with analysts noting India's strategic ambiguity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the call but did not comment on oil.
The Indian foreign ministry said it was unaware of any conversation between the leaders.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed India will reduce its Russian oil purchases to nearly zero by year-end, dropping to about 40 percent.
The claim follows new U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil amid Ukraine tensions, with analysts noting India's strategic ambiguity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the call but did not comment on oil.
The Indian foreign ministry said it was unaware of any conversation between the leaders.