President Trump emphasized his strong personal rapport with Prime Minister Modi of India, describing him as a “friend” and a “great man” while confirming ongoing trade and diplomatic engagement, including a likely meeting at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia later this month. Trump, who recently pushed India to halt purchases of Russian oil as part of his wider effort to end the war in Ukraine, announced that Modi had assured him India would soon stop buying Russian oil—calling it a “big stop” for Putin’s war machine and a key step for broader peace efforts. Trump highlighted India’s political stability under Modi’s leadership and praised India’s partnership prospects, while underscoring that tariffs and tough diplomacy have been crucial to securing peace and U.S. interests globally.