Vance Defends Tariffs On India As ‘Leverage’ To Push Russia On Ukraine War

United States Vice President JD Vance, in a recent interview with NBC News’ Meet the Press, defended the Trump administration’s decision to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs on India, framing the measures as part of Washington’s broader strategy to exert economic pressure on Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.According to Vance, tariffs on India are not directed at New

August 25, 2025
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Ukraine Envoy Urges Greater Indian Role In Peace Talks With Russia, Hails PM Modi’s Stance On Conflict

Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, has urged New Delhi to play a greater role in facilitating peace negotiations to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, stressing that Kyiv considers India a pivotal player given its historic and strategic relationship with Moscow.Speaking at an event marking Ukraine’s National Flag Day, the envoy highlighted that since 2023, interactions

August 24, 2025
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‘Committed To Further Strengthening Bilateral Relationship’: EAM Jaishankar Extends Greetings To Ukraine On Its Independence Day

EAM S Jaishankar with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii SybihaOn August 24, 2025, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar extended warm greetings to Ukraine on the occasion of its Independence Day through a post on the social media platform X.He conveyed greetings to Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, the Government, and the people of Ukraine, reaffirming India’s commitment to further

August 24, 2025
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There Can’t Be Any Compromise On Trade Red Lines, Says Jaishankar

Foreign minister S Jaishankar, while speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum, strongly reaffirmed that there can be no compromises on India’s red lines in trade negotiations, particularly concerning the interests of farmers, strategic autonomy, and New Delhi’s consistent opposition to external mediation.His remarks came against the backdrop of the US delegation abruptly cancelling a planned visit

August 24, 2025
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Ukrainian Embassy In Delhi Marks National Flag Day With Celebration

The Ukrainian Embassy in New Delhi marked Ukraine’s National Flag Day on August 23, 2025, with a solemn and culturally rich celebration. The event featured a flag-hoisting ceremony where embassy members dressed in traditional white attire raised the blue-and-yellow Ukrainian national flag.The ceremony was accompanied by the singing of the Ukrainian national anthem, symbolizing national pride and

August 23, 2025
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EAM Jaishankar Slams U.S. Tariffs, Says India Will Not Compromise On Farmers’ Interests

On August 23, 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered strong remarks at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, criticising the United States over its recent imposition of punitive tariffs on Indian goods.The Trump administration’s decision to raise duties to over 50 percent, ostensibly in response to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil, has triggered

August 23, 2025
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Russia’s Chief Diplomat Says No Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Is Planned, Despite Trump’s Efforts

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has firmly dismissed speculation of an imminent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, despite claims from U.S. President Donald Trump earlier in the week that he was working to bring both leaders together at a peace summit.Lavrov, speaking in a taped interview for NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen

August 23, 2025
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Russia’s Chief Diplomat Says No Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Is Planned, Despite Trump’s Efforts

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has firmly dismissed speculation of an imminent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, despite claims from U.S. President Donald Trump earlier in the week that he was working to bring both leaders together at a peace summit.Lavrov, speaking in a taped interview for NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen

August 23, 2025
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‘India Maharaj of Tariff’, ‘India Kremlin’s Laundromat, Doesn’t Need Russian Oil’, Trump Trade Adviser Latest Trade Escalation

In a fresh escalation of trade tensions between New Delhi and Washington, the Trump administration, through its trade adviser Peter Navarro, has sharply criticised India’s growing energy reliance on Russia.Navarro, who has long been considered a trade hawk and a strong advocate of protectionist policies, labeled India as the “Maharaj of tariffs” and accused it of effectively running a “

August 22, 2025
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FBI Raids Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton’s Home After His Criticism of Tariffs On India

The FBI raid on the Maryland residence of former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton marks a dramatic escalation in ongoing tensions between Donald Trump’s second administration and one of its most high-profile critics.According to a person familiar with the matter, the search is being conducted as part of a classified documents investigation, underscoring Washington’s intensified scrutiny

August 22, 2025
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