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Trump on Monday announced a new trade deal with India featuring lower reciprocal tariffs, while claiming that New Delhi would halt purchases of Russian oil.
The Kremlin on Tuesday reacted to US President Donald Trump's claims that India would stop buying Russian oil after the trade deal with Washington was announced on Monday, saying that it had heard nothing of the sort from New Delhi as of yet.Trump on Monday announced a new trade deal with India featuring lower reciprocal tariffs and expanded market access, while claiming that New Delhi would halt purchases of Russian oil and sharply increase imports of American goods.
India has confirmed the tariff-reduction portion of the agreement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming the move following a phone call between the two leaders. But there has been no word on stopping oil purchases from Moscow.
"So far, we haven't heard any statements from New Delhi on this matter," AFP quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as telling reporters.
Peskov said Russia valued its relationship with India and would continue to develop its strategic partnership.
"We respect bilateral US-Indian relations. But we attach no less importance to the development of an advanced strategic partnership between Russia and India. This is the most important thing for us, and we intend to further develop our bilateral relations with Delhi," he said.
After Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil, Kremlin responds
Trump on Monday announced a new trade deal with India featuring lower reciprocal tariffs, while claiming that New Delhi would halt purchases of Russian oil.


