US President Donald Trump on Saturday said India has reportedly stopped purchasing Russian oil, calling it a “good step” if confirmed – remarks that came days after Washington decided to impose a penalty on New Delhi for purchasing crude oil and military equipment from Moscow.
“I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia. That’s what I heard, I don’t know if that’s right or not. That is a good step. We will see what happens….,” Mr Trump told reporters.
Earlier on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India’s energy purchases are guided by market dynamics and national interests and that the Centre is unaware of any specific developments regarding Indian oil companies pausing Russian imports.