Kremlin Rejects Trump's Claim: India Has Not Halted Russian Oil Purchases
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News18•04-02-2026, 13:18
Kremlin Rejects Trump's Claim: India Has Not Halted Russian Oil Purchases
- •The Kremlin stated it received no communication from India regarding halting Russian oil purchases, contradicting Donald Trump's claims.
- •US President Donald Trump had asserted that India agreed to stop Russian oil imports as part of a trade deal with Washington.
- •Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized Russia's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with India.
- •Peskov noted that Russia respects US-India bilateral relations but prioritizes its own advanced strategic partnership with New Delhi.
- •India became the largest buyer of discounted Russian seaborne crude after the 2022 Ukraine war, drawing criticism from Western nations.
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