On Friday, U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met for important armament negotiations over the conflict in Ukraine.Trump reiterated his assertion that India would cease buying Russian energy at their bilateral lunch with Zelensky. The US president reiterated a previous statement, saying, "Well, India is not going to be buying Russian oil anymore."

In a White House interview with reporters on Wednesday, Trump asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "reassured" him that India will cease buying Russian oil.

"I didn't like that India was purchasing oil. Additionally, Modi gave me his word today that they will not be purchasing oil from Russia. Trump declared, "That's a big stop."

India responded to the US President's allegations by stating that protecting Indian consumers' interests in a volatile energy environment is the government's top concern. The nation's energy imports "are guided entirely by this objective," according to New Delhi.India imports a large amount of petrol and oil. Protecting the interests of Indian consumers in a volatile energy environment has always been our top priority. This goal serves as the sole guiding principle for our import policies," the external affairs ministry stated in a statement.

The ministry also emphasised India's "twin energy goals," which are to provide secure supplies and stable energy pricing.Randhir Jaiswal, spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs, stated that he was "not aware" of any phone conversation between Modi and Trump on Wednesday. "As for whether Prime Minister Modi and President Trump spoke or spoke over the phone yesterday, I am not aware of any conversation between the two leaders," he stated.

In response to India's purchase of Russian oil, Trump has levied 50% tariffs on the country, with an additional 25% imposed.