Trump falsely claims India agreed to stop buying Russian oil after Modi call

President Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil and increase purchases from the US, linking the claim to tariff reductions on Indian exports. However, India's Ministry of External Affairs denied Trump's account, stating no such conversation took place between Modi and Trump. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized that energy procurement decisions would be based on national interests and maintaining multiple sources of supply. The Kremlin also stated it received no notification of changes to India's oil purchases. Trump made the claim in an executive order removing 25% tariffs on India, contingent on ending Russian oil imports. The false claim created a diplomatic dispute and required official corrections from the Indian government.

"India has committed to stop importing Russian oil" — Statement made in executive order removing tariffs on India