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‘Trying to ban India, others … ‘: Russia’s Lavrov hits out at US over oil curbs; slams ‘war’ against tankers

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United States of trying to prevent India and other countries from buying Russian oil, describing Washington’s policies as coercive and aimed at achieving global economic domination.In an interview with TV BRICS, reported by Sputnik, Lavrov alleged that the US was using sanctions,…

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Russia–Ukraine war: Ukrainian drone strike hits oil depot in Russia’s Volgograd; Moscow steps up attacks

Rescue workers put out a fire at a residential building damaged by a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine (Picture credit: AP) A Ukrainian drone strike triggered a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s southern Volgograd region on Saturday, regional authorities said, as both sides continued to target energy infrastructure amid intensified fighting. There were…

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‘I am very disappointed’: Could Russia’s Putin face a similar fate after Maduro? What US President said

US President Donald Trump on Friday played down the possibility of abducting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, just as he captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a week ago.Asked whether he would ever order a mission to capture Putin, Trump said, “I don’t think it’s going to be necessary.”“I think we’re going to have and have…

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‘Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin’s residence’: Russia’s big charge against Kyiv; Zelenskyy calls it ‘lies’

Russia on Monday claimed that Ukraine fired drones at Vladimir Putin’s residence between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Reuters reported citing foreign minister Sergey Lavrov. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed the accusation as “lies”, saying Moscow was laying the groundwork for attacks on government buildings in Kyiv.“Such reckless actions will not go unanswered,” Lavrov said, adding that…

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‘Ceasefire would prolong conflict’: Kremlin says US shares Russia’s view; Trump-Zelenskyy meet next

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PTI photo) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, just hours before his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the latter’s Florida club, briefed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on their “detailed phone call” and updated him on preparations for the Trump meeting. Earlier, Trump held what he described as a “productive”…

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Diamond market outlook: Russia’s miner ALROSA CEO says India will adapt to US tariffs; natural stones to stay resilient as synthetic prices plunge

Russia’s diamond miner ALROSA CEO-Chairman Pavel Maryinchev said diamond companies will need time to adjust to the US tariff hike but the long-term impact is unlikely to be severe, adding that India’s cutting and polishing sector should be able to “adapt and minimise the effect”.“According to GJEPC data, the amount of diamonds purchased by Indian…

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Market engulfed in flames in Russia’s St Petersburg; several explosions heard – video

A massive fire has erupted at one of St. Petersburg’s largest markets, with witnesses reporting several explosions at the site. According to Russia’s ministry of emergency situations, the blaze broke out in a market building in the Nevsky district on Wednesday night, killing one person.Russian media indicated that the entire market complex may have been…

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Putin-Modi meet: How India became Russia’s lifeline – but on its own terms | India News

Driving the news Russian President Vladimir Putin is landing in New Delhi today for a high-stakes two-day summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – his first state visit to India since the Ukraine war began in February 2022. With new US sanctions throttling Russia’s oil exports and global isolation deepening, Moscow is turning to India…

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