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Russian petroleum giant Lukoil announced on Monday evening that it will divest its international operations following US sanctions imposed in connection with Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.“Owing to the introduction of restrictive measures against the company and its subsidiaries by some states, the company announces its intention to sell its international assets,” Lukoil said in a…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that US sanctions would not impact Russia’s economy. Trump said he was “glad” that Putin held such a view but suggested that the true effects would become clear over time. ‘Don’t Poke The Bear’: Putin FIRES At Trump’s Sanctions, EU Toilet Ban;…
The United Kingdom on Wednesday announced 90 new sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector and Indian petroleum firm Nayara Energy Limited, in a fresh bid to cut off Moscow’s wartime revenue streams.The UK’s foreign, commonwealth and development office (FCDO) said the coordinated action, taken jointly with the Treasury, was designed to “strike at the heart” of…
(Screengrab from video shared by Ukraine’s defence forces) A 22-year-old Indian national, who went to Russia to study, has been captured by Ukrainian forces after being forced into combat for the Russian army. Ukraine’s defence ministry shared on Telegram: “They took a 22-year-old… Indian prisoner! Majoti voluntarily told his story. He studied in Russia, but…
Putin slams US for pressuring India on Russian oil trade (Pic credit: AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned the United States against pressuring India to stop buying Russian oil, saying New Delhi would never allow itself to be humiliated in front of anyone. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Group in the Black Sea…
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed victory of pro-European Union party in Moldova’s election, claiming that Russian “destabilising activity” failed to failed to upend the results.In a social media post on X, Zelenskyy said that Russia’s subversion and the constant disinformation did not work in the elections and Moldova defended itself from the threats. ‘French Spies…’:…
NEW DELHI: Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday said the India–Russia relationship remains steady despite Washington’s tariffs and political pressure, adding that New Delhi has made clear it will not be dictated to on foreign partnerships.Lavrov, who was responding to questions on the sidelines of an event, pointed to the resilience of bilateral ties…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. estimates indicate that Russian refining operations have declined to under 5 million barrels daily. (AI image) Russia’s crude oil exports have climbed to a 16-month high at a time when its own refineries are reeling under drone attacks from Ukraine. Vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg shows that the four-week average exports…
US PresidentDonald Trump hailed the “Golden Age of America” as kicked off his much awaited speech in the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.Is was the first time Trump addressed the general assembly after he returned to office as US President in January this year.Here are the top quotes from his speech: One year ago,…
At least 4 people died in Russia’s southwestern Samara region after a Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday, the local Governor announced on Saturday. Kyiv said Ukraine had been targeted with hundreds of Russian drones overnight. “It is with deep sorrow that I report that four people were killed in an enemy drone attack last night,”…
