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Russia says India’s reduced oil imports are temporary as Moscow plans higher supplies
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the recent dip in India’s imports of Russian oil is expected to be short-lived, adding that Moscow plans to increase the volume of supplies to New Delhi in the coming months. He stated that Russia understands the external pressures faced by India, particularly in light of tariffs and policy constraints linked to its continued purchase of Russian crude. According to Peskov, Moscow views India’s approach toward its energy partnerships as
Russia says India’s reduced oil imports are temporary as Moscow plans higher supplies
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that the recent dip in India’s imports of Russian oil is expected to be short-lived, adding that Moscow plans to increase the volume of supplies to New Delhi in the coming months. He stated that Russia understands the external pressures faced by India, particularly in light of tariffs and policy constraints linked to its continued purchase of Russian crude. According to Peskov, Moscow views India’s approach toward its energy partnerships as
Russia accuses U.S. of planning missile deployments in Europe and Asia-Pacific
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has accused the United States of preparing to deploy new missile systems in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, claiming that these weapons could reach central Russia within minutes. Speaking at a Security Council meeting chaired by President Vladimir Putin, Belousov said the planned deployments represent a major escalation in military tension and pose a direct threat to Russia’s national security. According to Belousov, the missile sy
Russia accuses U.S. of planning missile deployments in Europe and Asia-Pacific
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has accused the United States of preparing to deploy new missile systems in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, claiming that these weapons could reach central Russia within minutes. Speaking at a Security Council meeting chaired by President Vladimir Putin, Belousov said the planned deployments represent a major escalation in military tension and pose a direct threat to Russia’s national security. According to Belousov, the missile sy
Trump sanctions Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil amid Ukraine war escalation
In a significant policy reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, marking one of the most consequential economic measures against Moscow since the escalation of the war in Ukraine. The decision immediately triggered a 5% surge in global oil prices and prompted India, one of Russia’s biggest energy buyers, to reconsider its import strategy. The sanctions, announced on Wednesday, target companies
Trump sanctions Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil amid Ukraine war escalation
In a significant policy reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, marking one of the most consequential economic measures against Moscow since the escalation of the war in Ukraine. The decision immediately triggered a 5% surge in global oil prices and prompted India, one of Russia’s biggest energy buyers, to reconsider its import strategy. The sanctions, announced on Wednesday, target companies
Former spy Anna Chapman appointed head of Russia’s new intelligence museum
Anna Chapman, once dubbed Russia’s most glamorous secret agent, is back in the spotlight more than a decade after her dramatic exposure and expulsion from the United States in a high-profile spy swap. The former undercover operative has been appointed as the head of the newly launched Museum of Russian Intelligence, a state-linked institution associated with President Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence service. The move marks her return to the inner circles of Russia’s security and i
Former spy Anna Chapman appointed head of Russia’s new intelligence museum
Anna Chapman, once dubbed Russia’s most glamorous secret agent, is back in the spotlight more than a decade after her dramatic exposure and expulsion from the United States in a high-profile spy swap. The former undercover operative has been appointed as the head of the newly launched Museum of Russian Intelligence, a state-linked institution associated with President Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence service. The move marks her return to the inner circles of Russia’s security and i
Russia praises India for resisting US pressure on oil imports and tariffs
The Russian Foreign Ministry has praised India for firmly resisting ongoing pressure from the United States and Nato countries to halt oil imports from Russia. Moscow highlighted that India has continued honoring its commitments despite mounting threats and new trade restrictions, underlining that any attempts to undermine the partnership between the two nations are destined to fail. In a strongly worded statement, the ministry emphasized that ties between Moscow and Delhi are steadily advanc
Russia praises India for resisting US pressure on oil imports and tariffs
The Russian Foreign Ministry has praised India for firmly resisting ongoing pressure from the United States and Nato countries to halt oil imports from Russia. Moscow highlighted that India has continued honoring its commitments despite mounting threats and new trade restrictions, underlining that any attempts to undermine the partnership between the two nations are destined to fail. In a strongly worded statement, the ministry emphasized that ties between Moscow and Delhi are steadily advanc
US pushes G7 to impose tariffs on Russian oil buyers India and China
The United States has renewed its push for a tougher global stance against Russia’s energy exports, urging its Group of Seven partners to impose coordinated tariffs on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil. During a virtual call with G7 finance ministers, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized that only a unified approach targeting energy revenues could weaken Moscow’s ability to finance its war
US pushes G7 to impose tariffs on Russian oil buyers India and China
The United States has renewed its push for a tougher global stance against Russia’s energy exports, urging its Group of Seven partners to impose coordinated tariffs on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil. During a virtual call with G7 finance ministers, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer emphasized that only a unified approach targeting energy revenues could weaken Moscow’s ability to finance its war
How Will the Ukraine War End? Two Possible Futures After the Trump-Putin Summit
Summary The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ended without solving the Ukraine war. Two possible outcomes have emerged: Ukraine could become a smaller but sovereign nation with Western protection, or it could lose both land and indepen
How Will the Ukraine War End? Two Possible Futures After the Trump-Putin Summit
Summary The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ended without solving the Ukraine war. Two possible outcomes have emerged: Ukraine could become a smaller but sovereign nation with Western protection, or it could lose both land and indepen
Bryan Kohberger faces life in prison for Idaho student killings
Bryan Kohberger is expected to be sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without parole following the brutal murders of four college students in Idaho nearly three years ago. The sentencing hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, provides the families of Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Kaylee Goncalves the opportunity to speak directly to Kohberger and share the emotional devastation they've endured since the killings. During the hearing, family
Bryan Kohberger faces life in prison for Idaho student killings
Bryan Kohberger is expected to be sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without parole following the brutal murders of four college students in Idaho nearly three years ago. The sentencing hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, provides the families of Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Kaylee Goncalves the opportunity to speak directly to Kohberger and share the emotional devastation they've endured since the killings. During the hearing, family
Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow Kills One, Injures Three Amid Rising Tensions
In a significant escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow faced a massive overnight drone attack that left one person dead and three others injured. Russia's Defence Ministry reported that Ukrainian forces launched as many as 337 drones in what is believed to be the largest drone strike on Moscow since the conflict began. Of the total drones, 91 targeted Moscow and its surrounding areas, while 126 drones were intercepted over the Kursk region. The attack sparked fires across M
Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow Kills One, Injures Three Amid Rising Tensions
In a significant escalation of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Moscow faced a massive overnight drone attack that left one person dead and three others injured. Russia's Defence Ministry reported that Ukrainian forces launched as many as 337 drones in what is believed to be the largest drone strike on Moscow since the conflict began. Of the total drones, 91 targeted Moscow and its surrounding areas, while 126 drones were intercepted over the Kursk region. The attack sparked fires across M
Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Explosion
A high-ranking Russian general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. Kirillov, who served as the chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops (RKhBZ), was killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter. The blast occurred outside a residential building on Ryazansky Prospekt, located about seven kilometers southeast of the Kremlin. Kirillov’s assistant also died in the explosion. The attack comes as Mosc
Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Explosion
A high-ranking Russian general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, was killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. Kirillov, who served as the chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops (RKhBZ), was killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter. The blast occurred outside a residential building on Ryazansky Prospekt, located about seven kilometers southeast of the Kremlin. Kirillov’s assistant also died in the explosion. The attack comes as Mosc









