‘It Is Unilateral & Unjustified,’ Russian Official Says On US’ Sanctions On India Over Its Purchase of Russian Crude Oil

In the wake of escalating trade tensions between the United States and India over New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil, Moscow has come out strongly in defence of its energy partnership with India.On Wednesday, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission in New Delhi, Roman Babushkin, addressed a press conference where he described US sanctions on India as “unjustified” and “unilateral.”His

August 20, 2025
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Indian Envoy Briefs Top US Lawmakers On Trade, Energy Security Amid Tariff Row

On August 20, 2025, India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, engaged in a series of high-level meetings with senior American lawmakers to reinforce dialogue on trade and energy cooperation amid escalating tensions over tariffs.Ambassador Kwatra’s outreach came against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on Indian exports to the

August 20, 2025
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Trump Imposed ‘Sanctions On India’ To End Russia-Ukraine War: White House

In a major development, the White House has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed fresh economic sanctions on India by doubling tariffs to 50 percent, with the intention of indirectly pressuring Russia into ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her recent briefing, stated that the new sanctions are part of a larger strategy aimed at

August 20, 2025
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‘Opportunistic Arbitrage Is Unacceptable’: US Treasury Secretary On India’s Russian Oil Trade

The US-India-Russia oil trade dispute escalated this week as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent openly criticised New Delhi for what he termed “opportunistic arbitrage” in its imports and re-exports of Russian oil.In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Bessent said India’s sharp pivot to Russian crude since the Ukraine war had created room for profiteering at the expense of global sanctions

August 20, 2025
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Union Minister Rijiju Holds Talks With Head Of Kalmykia On India-Russia Ties

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju held significant diplomatic talks with Batu Khasikov, the Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, a federal subject of the Russian Federation, along with his delegation in New Delhi.The meeting centered around strengthening the long-standing India-Russia relationship, with an emphasis on fostering deeper cultural, developmental, and parliamentary

August 19, 2025
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Trump Aide Advices ‘Crushing’ Russian Economy By Penalising Countries Buying Oil From Them

The latest comments from United States Senator Lindsey Graham have added a fresh dimension to Washington’s already evolving stance on Russia under the Trump administration.Graham, a close Republican ally of President Donald Trump, advised that the United States must "crush" the Russian economy by targeting not just Russia itself, but also countries continuing to purchase its oil and gas.By

August 19, 2025
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