"This will help end war in Ukraine": Trump says Indian PM has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

Following a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump has reported that the Indian leader is willing to stop buying Russian oil, which he said may help to end Russia's war against Ukraine more quickly.

Source: Trump on his social media platform Truth Social, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Trump said he and Modi discussed a range of issues, including trade and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Quote: "He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela. This will help END THE WAR in Ukraine, which is taking place right now, with thousands of people dying each and every week!"

Details: Trump also said the two leaders have agreed on a trade deal under which the United States will lower tariffs on Indian imports from 25% to 18%, while India will set zero tariffs on US goods and commit to "buy American" at a higher level.

Background:

• Later this week, the European Commission is expected to unveil a proposal on the contents of the EU's 20th Russia sanctions package. The plan is to adopt the package on 24 February to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• France wants the 20th EU sanctions package against Russia to be particularly tough on the shadow fleet, which Moscow has used to circumvent Western restrictions imposed on its energy sector since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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