India has categorically rejected recent claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to stop importing Russian oil. In a clear and firm response, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs denied that any such discussion had taken place, asserting India’s right to make independent decisions regarding its energy policy.

The incident, which has triggered political reverberations in both Washington and New Delhi, underscores the delicate balance India is trying to maintain: securing affordable energy while navigating complex global geopolitical tensions, especially regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.

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While addressing the press on October 15, 2025, Donald Trump stated that India, under Prime Minister Modi’s lead

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