Has India agreed to stop buying Russian oil?
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Donald Trump claims Prime Minister Modi assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil, but there is no independent confirmation from the Indian government. India's foreign ministry states its priority is Indian consumers and that discussions with the US are ongoing.
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- President Trump announced India's prime minister has agreed to stop Russian oil imports. 7s
- The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Indian exports after India initially refused to halt Russian oil purchases. 28s
- Russian oil currently accounts for about a third of India's energy supply. 40s
- Indian exports to the U.S. have dropped 40% since the tariffs were introduced. 1m 3s
- India's opposition criticized Prime Minister Modi, claiming he is intimidated by Trump. 1m 47s
