India Responds to Trump’s Claim That PM Modi Promised to Stop Buying Russian Oil
🇮🇳 India Rejects Trump’s Russian Oil Claim, Emphasizes “National Interest” New Delhi: India has responded firmly yet cautiously to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to stop buying Russian oil , saying the country’s energy policy is guided solely by national interest and consumer security . In his recent statement, Trump claimed that PM Modi “assured” him India would phase out its purchase of Russian crude “within a short period of time.” The remarks, made during a political rally in the United States, quickly gained global attention and stirred diplomatic discussion. However, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not confirmed any such assurance . MEA Clarifies India’s Stand According to the MEA’s official spokesperson, India’s priority remains to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers and maintain energy stability . “India’s energy purchases are guided entirely by national interest and the twin goals of e...