Well, I understand that India will no longer be buying oil from Russia. That’s what I’ve heard. I don’t know if that's right or not, but it’s a good step,” Trump told reporters on Friday, Aug. 1. Trump has repeatedly pressured countries to cut energy ties with Moscow.

(Reuters) -Indian officials have said they would keep purchasing oil from Russia despite the threat of penalties that U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose, the New York Times reported on Saturday.