Kremlin Rejects Trump's Claim: India Has Not Halted Russian Oil Purchases

• The Kremlin stated it received no communication from India regarding halting Russian oil purchases, contradicting Donald Trump's claims.
• US President Donald Trump had asserted that India agreed to stop Russian oil imports as part of a trade deal with Washington.
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized Russia's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with India.
• Peskov noted that Russia respects US-India bilateral relations but prioritizes its own advanced strategic partnership with New Delhi.
• India became the largest buyer of discounted Russian seaborne crude after the 2022 Ukraine war, drawing criticism from Western nations.