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
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AI commentaryEvent demonstrates pattern of making false diplomatic claims for political purposes. India's Foreign Ministry explicitly denied any such conversation occurred, and the Kremlin confirmed no notification of changes to oil purchases. The false claim was embedded in an executive order, giving it official weight despite being contradicted by all parties involved.