India's foreign ministry has recently expressed that they are 'not aware' of a phone call in which U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Trump made this assertion during a briefing, hoping to apply economic pressure on Russia amidst its ongoing war in Ukraine. However, an Indian government spokesman responded the following day, stating he was 'not aware of any conversation' taking place between the leaders on that topic. Previously, the Indian government had indicated that discussions regarding oil purchases from Russia were still ongoing. Since the onset of the war, India has increasingly relied on Russian oil exports, positioning itself as a vital energy customer for Russia in light of sanctions imposed by other countries. The U.S. administration has publicly urged India to reconsider its participation in the Russian energy market to further isolate the Kremlin economically. On Wednesday, Trump suggested that India would halt these imports 'within a short period of time.' The initial response from India didn't outright deny that the call took place but emphasized their focus is protecting the interests of Indian consumers amidst fluctuating energy prices. The latest statements from India's officials have led to further speculation regarding whether a definitive agreement has been made about Russian oil imports. As per the latest updates, the BBC has reached out to the White House and State Department for comments on this matter.