Russia speaks on India stopping oil purchases
Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, stated that Russia has not received any statements from India regarding halting Russian oil purchases. Mr. Trump, former U.S. president, claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and increase purchases of American and Venezuelan oil. India is the world's third-largest oil importer and relies heavily on imports, but its reliance on Russian oil has decreased significantly since the invasion of Ukraine.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Despite claims by former U.S. President Trump, Russia has not received any official statements from India regarding a halt to Russian oil purchases.
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