Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:19am on 19 Sep 2025,Friday India Global
US President Donald Trump has notably softened his stance toward India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after months of criticism over India's Russian oil trade and tariff threats. Speaking to reporters during his UK visit alongside British PM Keir Starmer, Trump emphasized his close relationship with Modi, stating he recently wished him happy birthday. This marks a significant tone shift following repeated rants about India buying Russian oil. Trump suggested lowering global oil prices would force Russia to settle conflicts, while criticizing European nations for similar Russian oil purchases. India maintains its oil trade violates no international laws, accusing the West of hypocrisy. Modi had previously given Trump the cold shoulder, declining dinner invitations and cancelling planned visits.
