Trump Again Says Modi Agreed to Ease Russian Energy Buys

In a recent statement, President Donald Trump claimed that he had spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about India's purchases of Russian oil and that India would be winding down these purchases. This is the second time Trump has made this assertion, though the Indian government has not confirmed the details of any such conversation. The article notes that India, a major buyer of Russian oil, has faced pressure from the United States and other Western nations to reduce its energy imports from Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. However, India has maintained that it will continue to purchase oil from Russia, as it serves its own energy security and economic interests. The article does not provide any further details or confirmation from the Indian government regarding Trump's claims. It remains unclear whether any such conversation between the two leaders has taken place and what, if any, agreements were reached regarding India's energy trade with Russia.