Russia Rejects Trump's Claim: Modi Never Promised to Halt Russian Oil Imports
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News18•03-02-2026, 16:23
Russia Rejects Trump's Claim: Modi Never Promised to Halt Russian Oil Imports
- •The Kremlin, through spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, denied Donald Trump's claim that PM Narendra Modi promised to stop oil imports from Russia.
- •Peskov stated Moscow received no such information from New Delhi and no discussions on the matter have taken place.
- •Russia emphasized India as a crucial strategic partner with strong trade relations, prioritizing its national interests and independent foreign policy.
- •Peskov accused the US of attempting to assert dominance and praised India for countering Washington's pressures.
- •Analysts suggest stopping Russian oil imports, which meet 40% of India's needs, would be difficult and Trump's remarks might be political.
Why It Matters: Russia refuted Trump's assertion, confirming India's commitment to its independent foreign policy and energy security.
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