Move could ease trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, which have been in a stalemate since August

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.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him his nation would halt Russian oil imports during a news conference.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him his nation would halt Russian oil imports during a news conference.

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

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