‘Country first, commerce later’: Indian refiners unlikely to stop Russia crude oil trade under US pressure; ‘message from government is…’
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 () Despite US tariffs, Indian refineries are maintaining Russian oil imports, prioritizing national interests in ongoing trade discussions. Government officials and industry executives suggest India is firm in its stance, believing that conceding on oil could invite further demands.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a striking NBC interview, claimed Moscow has no interest in seizing Ukrainian land, stressing Russia already holds the world’s largest territory. He branded Kyiv’s government a “Nazi regime” and argued Ukraine must allow regions that voted to join...
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a secret message to Chinese President Xi Jinping through State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in Beijing, signaling closer coordination ahead of Putin’s..
A German daily, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), has claimed that Donald Trump tried calling PM Narendra Modi four times after imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods—yet Modi never picked up. The..
India has announced a dramatic suspension of all postal services to the United States starting August 25, following sweeping tariff changes by the Trump administration. The move comes after Executive..