White House Claims India to Halt Russian Oil Imports After US Trade Deal

• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated India agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil.
• India will boost energy purchases from the United States and potentially Venezuela.
• The trade deal includes a reduction in US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%.
• India plans $500 billion in investments into the US across transportation, energy, and agriculture.
• Indian government has not officially confirmed halting Russian oil purchases; Kremlin denies being informed.

Why It Matters: White House claims India will shift from Russian oil to US energy after a new trade and investment deal.