New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged European leaders to immediately stop buying Russian oil, arguing that continued purchases were helping Moscow finance its war against Ukraine.

According to a White House official, President Trump made the remarks during a call with the "Coalition of the Willing", a group of nations led by French President Emmanuel Macron, convened to discuss fresh measures to support Ukraine in repelling Russian forces.

"President Macron and European leaders called President Trump into their 'Coalition of the Willing' meeting," the official said.

"President Trump emphasised that Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war - as Russia received 1.1 billion euros in fuel...