India and China Adjust Russian Oil Imports Amid Trump's Pressure, Claims White House

The White House claims that at Donald Trumps urging, India is reducing Russian oil imports amid ongoing sanctions against Russia, a move China is also reportedly considering.

• The White House stated on Friday that India is scaling back its purchases of petroleum from Russia due to requests from Donald Trump amid the Ukraine conflict.
• Indias government has publicly denied any agreement, emphasizing that its primary concern is to protect its consumers while facing pressures from the US.
• The US has imposed sanctions on Russian oil firms, aiming to pressure Vladimir Putin and seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war.