Donald Trump hints PM Modi may halt Russian oil imports, then says he won't go further -- 'don't want to ruin his political career'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : The two nations have since been engaged in talks to resolve the issue and strengthen trade relations.
59% : India has urged the United States to lift the tariffs, arguing that access to affordable energy is vital for its 1.4 billion citizens.
52% : He also claimed Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oilUS President Donald Trump once again praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as "a great man who loves Trump."
52% : The tariffs were introduced after India continued to import oil from Russia despite repeated US warnings.
50% : When asked about Modi's recent meeting with US envoy-designate Sergio Gor, Trump told reporters, "He's a great man.
50% : He loves Trump.
50% : "It's an incredible country," Trump said.
50% : During the meeting, Gor presented Modi with a signed photograph of himself with Trump taken at the White House.
50% : On the photo, Trump had written, "Mr Prime Minister, you are great.
50% : "He's a friend of mine, we have a great relationship," Trump said.
50% : Now we've got to get China to do the same thing," Trump added.
50% : Trump described this as a major step toward his goal of isolating Moscow amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
47% : Donald Trump once again praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him "a great man who loves Trump," but quickly added that he didn't want his words to be taken the wrong way or "ruin" Modi's political career.
45% : The disagreement over Russian oil remains one of the key points in ongoing discussions between New Delhi and Washington.
45% : The remark comes as both sides continue to balance their strategic ties and trade negotiations.
37% : Trump told reporters at the White House that Prime Minister Modi had personally assured him India would halt Russian oil imports.
37% : " "I was not happy that India was buying oil, and (PM Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia.
35% : Trump's latest comments came after he claimed that PM Modi had assured him that India would halt oil purchases from Russia, calling it a key step in his efforts to isolate Moscow during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
34% : "We were not happy with him buying oil from Russia because that allowed Russia to continue this ridiculous war, where they've lost a million and a half people.

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