Washington DC/IBNS, Oct. 16 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves him before making a bizarre claim on Russian oil purchase.

Trump lauded Modi's long term as the PM contrary to his predecessors before claiming India will suspend buying energy from its all-weather friend Russia.

Trump said his next mission would be to make China follow the same steps in forcing Russia to stop the war against Ukraine going on for three years.

India responds

In a statement, MEA said India prioritises the interest of the Indians underlining its policy of diversifying sourcing of energy to meet market conditions.

The statement reads, "India is a significant importer of oil and gas. It has been our consist...