Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:57am on 18 Oct 2025,Saturday India Global
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that India would halt purchases of Russian oil, calling it a “big step” toward ending the Ukraine war. (news18.com) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) promptly denied the assertion, stating no such conversation occurred. India emphasized that its energy import decisions are made to protect domestic interests amid a volatile energy market. The MEA also noted that the current U.S. administration is exploring avenues to deepen energy cooperation with India. (PC: AP)
