'India Committed To Stop Russian Oil Purchase, Will Buy From US': Karoline Leavitt After Trade Deal

Last Updated:February 04, 2026, 07:09 IST

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said India has committed to halting Russian oil purchases and boosting US imports under the new trade deal.

PM Modi with US President Donald Trump at White House (Image/X@WhiteHouse)

The White House on Wednesday said that India has committed to halting its purchases of Russian crude oil and will instead step up imports from the United States, and potentially Venezuela, under the newly announced India-US trade agreement.

Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the commitments followed direct talks between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“As you all saw yesterday, the President struck another great trade deal with India. He spoke with Prime Minister Modi directly; they share a very good relationship," she said.

“India committed to not only no longer purchasing Russian oil but also buying oil from the United States, and perhaps also from Venezuela, which we know will now have a direct benefit on the United States and the American people," Leavitt told reporters.

She further claimed that PM Modi had pledged major investments in the US economy.

“In addition to that, Prime Minister Modi committed to USD 500 billion of investments into the United States, including for transportation, for energy, and for agricultural products as well. This is another great trade deal," she added.

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