"Now, I got to get China to do the same thing," US leader added
Trump says the move is "a big stop", but there has been no confirmation so far from New Delhi.
Trump has recently targeted India for its Russian oil purchases, imposing tariffs on Indian exports to the US.
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him his nation would halt Russian oil imports during a news conference.
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India prioritizes consumer interests in energy sourcing, focusing on stable prices and diversified supplies, with ongoing U.S. cooperation discussions.
Donald Trump claims that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to stop relying on Russian energy.
Move could ease trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, which have been in a stalemate since August
The Indian government says it is "not aware" of a call in which the US president claimed India's leader made the commitment.
The US president claimed Modi had assured him of deal, but Indian officials insist no such conversation took place
India walks a tightrope between Moscow and Washington - but how vital is Russian oil to its economy?
Trump confirms India will no longer buy oil from Russia, as India diversifies energy sources amid US pressure.
