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**Headline: Trump Links Oil Prices to Ukraine War End, Hints at Shifting India-U.S. Relations**

**LONDON -** U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, that a drop in global oil prices, achieved by halting Russian oil purchases, could compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. The remarks came during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, capping off Trump’s two-day state visit to the UK.

Trump specifically called on European nations, India, and China to cease buying Russian oil, implying that their actions hold the key to resolving the ongoing conflict. He highlighted his close relationship with India, mentioning a recent birthday phone call with Prime Minister Modi. However, he also acknowledged imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods due to the country’s trade relationship with Russia, a move that previously strained Indo-U.S. relations.

While initially levying penalty tariffs on India for its trade with Russia and holding meetings with the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mr. Putin two weeks ago, tensions now seem to be thawing out. Modi had posted on X on Tuesday (September 16, 2025), responding to the birthday message from Mr. Trump, telling the U.S. President that he supported his initiatives on resolving the Ukraine conflict.

President Trump also claimed China was paying a high tariff to the U.S. and he was willing to do other things.

Mr. Trump expressed his disappointment with Putin’s actions in Ukraine, stating that the Russian leader had “let him down.” He also repeated a claim, denied by India, that he brokered the end to a brief conflict between India and Pakistan.

This latest statement provides insight into the Trump administration’s strategy for ending the Ukraine war and its complex relationship with key global players like India and China, all while navigating the intricate web of international trade and energy dependencies.

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