Trump Welcomes Reports India May Halt Russian Oil Imports, Calls It a “Good Step”

“I understand India no longer is going to be buying oil from Russia," he said.

Donald Trump. / Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Aug.1 expressed cautious optimism over reports that India may be ending its purchases of Russian oil, calling it a “good step” while addressing reporters before departing the White House.

“I understand India no longer is going to be buying oil from Russia. That’s what I heard. I don’t know if that’s right or not, but that’s a good step,” Trump said during an impromptu press gaggle on the South Lawn.

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