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Inside Putin’s India pivot: Why Russia is trying to woo New Delhi into alliance with China

IndiaTimes Sunday, 8 June 2025
Amidst US-Russia tensions over the Ukraine war, Moscow is actively seeking to strengthen its ties with India, particularly through defense deals and diplomatic initiatives.
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Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin President of Russia (1999–2008; since 2012)

Putin TRAPS Ukrainian Troops in ‘Killing Area’; Russia's Plan to WIPE OUT Zelensky’s Men OUT! [Video]

Putin TRAPS Ukrainian Troops in ‘Killing Area’; Russia's Plan to WIPE OUT Zelensky’s Men OUT!

Putin TRAPS Ukrainian Troops in ‘Killing Area’: Russian forces have reportedly established a deadly "killing area" around the strategic town of Konstantinovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), placing Ukrainian troops at severe risk of encirclement. According to a New York Times report cited by Russian state agency TASS, a 16-km-wide pocket has been created with Russian forces partially surrounding the town from the east, south, and west. #Konstantinovka #UkraineWar #DonetskOffensive #RussianAdvance #Encirclement #MilitaryConflict #UkrainianForces #EasternUkraine #DPR #GroundWar #WarInUkraine #FrontlineUpdate #BattlefieldUkraine #Dnipropetrovsk #SumyRegion #NewYorkTimesReport #FireControl #KillingZone #RussiaUkraineConflict ~HT.410~PR.152~GR.122~

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Ukraine Admits DEFEAT? Zelenskyy ‘BEGS’ For New Peace Talks As Russia OBLITERATES Ukrainian Cities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Russia to resume stalled peace talks, proposing a new round of negotiations next week. This plea follows a devastating Russian drone and missile strike on Odesa that killed at least one and injured six others. Zelenskyy confirmed that National Security and Defence Council head Rustem Umerov extended the offer, while reiterating his own readiness for a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 50-day ceasefire ultimatum to Moscow, threatening harsh sanctions and vowing to boost arms support for Ukraine. Russia has not formally responded to the proposed talks, while Kremlin and military officials dismissed Western pressure as "blackmail." Despite diplomatic overtures, exchanges of fire continued on both sides, raising fears of further escalation in Europe’s deadliest conflict since WWII. #Ukraine #Russia #Zelenskyy #Putin #UkraineRussiaWar #PeaceTalks #OdesaAttack #Trump #Ceasefire #DroneAttack #BlackSeaStrike #NATO #Diplomacy #UkraineInvasion #WWIII #Sanctions #Moscow #Gaza #USPolitics #ConflictResolution Also Read Russian President Vladimir Putin Calls PM Modi To Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-president-vladimir-putin-calls-pm-modi-to-condemn-pahalgam-terror-attack-4143787.html?ref=DMDesc Zelensky Awaits U.S. Response After Putin Rejects Unconditional Ceasefire Proposal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelensky-awaits-u-s-response-after-putin-rejects-unconditional-ceasefire-proposal-4116597.html?ref=DMDesc Preparations Underway For Vladimir Putin’s India Visit: Russian FM Lavrov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/preparations-underway-for-vladimir-putin-s-india-visit-russian-fm-lavrov-4106621.html?ref=DMDesc

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Trump Warns of VERY STEEP TARIFFS & Secondary Sanctions if Putin doesn’t end war in Ukraine 50 days [Video]

Trump Warns of VERY STEEP TARIFFS & Secondary Sanctions if Putin doesn’t end war in Ukraine 50 days

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, setting a 50-day deadline to end the war in Ukraine or face sweeping consequences. Trump threatened "very steep tariffs" and harsh secondary sanctions on countries buying Russian oil. The proposed sanctions aim to criple Russia’s economy and isolate it globally. Trump’s ultimatum, delivered with unmistakable clarity, signals a possible escalation in economic warfare if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire within the time limit. #TrumpVsPutin #UkraineWar #50DayDeadline #TrumpWarning #RussiaSanctions #TariffsOnRussia #SecondarySanctions #GlobalPressure #UkraineCrisis #TrumpSpeech #SanctionThreat #CeasefireDeadline #Geopolitics #RussiaIsolation #PutinUltimatum #OilSanctions #BreakingNews #USRussiaTensions #EconomicWarfare #TrumpReturns #UkraineUpdate #TariffThreat #TrumpForeignPolicy #Zelensky Also Read US Will Send Patriot Missiles To Ukraine: Trump Takes U-Turn Over Arm Deliveries To Kyiv :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-send-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-trump-takes-u-turn-over-arm-deliveries-to-kyiv-011-7800325.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Imposes 35% Tariff On Canadian Goods; Threatens More In Case of Retaliation :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-imposes-35-tarifss-on-canadian-goods-threatens-more-in-case-of-retaliation-7797777.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Slaps 50% Tariff On Brazil Over 'Witch Hunt' Trial Against Bolsonaro :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-slaps-50-tariff-on-brazil-over-witch-hunt-trial-against-bolsonaro-011-7796631.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~ED.194~

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Starmer: Our security starts in Ukraine

At a joint press conference with Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Sir Keir Starmer said: “First thing we need to do is get Putin to the table for an unconditional ceasefire.'' Speaking at the Airbus plant in Stevenage, the prime minister also welcomed German commitments to tackling people-smuggling gangs. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Zelensky using CHEMICAL WEAPONS against Putin? Russia says 500+ toxic & poisonous agents used in War [Video]

Zelensky using CHEMICAL WEAPONS against Putin? Russia says 500+ toxic & poisonous agents used in War

Russia has accused Ukraine of launching over 500 chemical attacks since the war began, including toxic drone strikes and gas container drops across the frontlines. General Rtishev alleges Ukraine uses chemical agents like chloroacetophenone and chloropicrin in the Donetsk People’s Republic. Moscow claims Kyiv is plotting a chemical leak at an ammonia facility to frame Russia for an environmental disaster. These escalating accusations mark a new, dangerous front in the conflict, raising international concerns over chemical warfare. #RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #Zelensky #ChemicalWarfare #ToxicDrones #UkraineAccused #MoscowClaims #DPR #Chloropicrin #AmmoniaLeak #RussiaUkraineConflict #ChemicalAttack #BreakingNews #UkraineWarUpdate #Rtishev #WarCrimes #FrontlineTensions #KyivVsMoscow #EnvironmentalDisaster #WarfareEscalation #PropagandaWar #ChemicalAgents #WarAccusations #UkraineStrike #ToxicWarfare #DonetskRegion #DroneStrikes #RussiaAlleges #ChemicalBelt #Geopolitics #ChemicalThreat #MilitaryConflict #GlobalSecurity Also Read Can You Hit Moscow? Trump Asked Zelenskyy About Deep Strikes Into Russia: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/can-you-hit-moscow-trump-asked-zelenskyy-about-deep-strikes-into-russia-report-7802197.html?ref=DMDesc US Will Send Patriot Missiles To Ukraine: Trump Takes U-Turn Over Arm Deliveries To Kyiv :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-send-patriot-missiles-to-ukraine-trump-takes-u-turn-over-arm-deliveries-to-kyiv-011-7800325.html?ref=DMDesc Russia’s Ex-Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt Found Dead Hours After Dismissal From Putin Govt :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-s-ex-transport-minister-roman-starovoyt-found-dead-hours-after-dismissal-from-putin-govt-7794259.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~ED.420~

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Ukraine BOMBS Moscow for 5th Night in A Row; 43 Ukrainian Drones Rain Down as Rostov Station BURNS

For the fifth consecutive night, Ukrainian forces have launched sustained drone strikes on Moscow, successfully intercepting 26–43 drones over the capital—a mix of long-range and FPV drones—prompting temporary flight bans at Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports and causing damage to parked aircraft and infrastructure. Meanwhile, in Rostov Oblast, drone debris ignited a fire at the Kamenolomni train station and a nearby flower shop, delaying 26 trains and disrupting rail traffic for hours #RussiaAttacksKyiv #MoscowDroneAttack #UkraineStrikesBack #RussiaUkraineWar #DroneAttackMoscow #KyivUnderAttack #UkraineRussiaConflict #MoscowUnderFire #RussiaMissileStrike #UkraineDroneStrike #RussiaUkraineLatest #DroneWarfare #MoscowRegionAttack #RussiaVsUkraine #BreakingUkraineNews ~HT.410~PR.152~GR.122~

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India has slammed the European Union's latest round of sanctions that target Nayara Energy’s Gujarat-based Vadinar refinery for its links to Russian oil giant Rosneft. As part of its 14th package of sanctions, the EU blacklisted 105 additional vessels and took aim at Nayara — the first Indian entity to face such direct action. Brussels aims to throttle Moscow’s wartime funding, but New Delhi has accused the EU of "double standards" and reiterated its stance against unilateral sanctions. Nayara, heavily reliant on export markets in Europe and Africa, now faces disruptions, job threats, and uncertainty over Rosneft’s $20B stalled exit plan involving Reliance. India says it remains committed to its legal obligations but won’t compromise on energy security. #IndiaVsEU #RussianOil #NayaraEnergy #VadinarRefinery #GujaratNews #EUSanctions #EnergySecurity #Rosneft #Reliance #OilTrade #Putin #KajaKallas #WesternSanctions #PriceCap #CrudeOilBan #RosneftExit #IndiaResponds #DoubleStandards #G7Sanctions #FuelCrisis ~HT.410~GR.125~ED.103~

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In a dramatic geopolitical shift, Russia has withdrawn from a long-standing military cooperation agreement with Germany, originally signed in 1996. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's move follows a cascade of sanctions from Western allies and Germany’s support for Ukraine. Russia's Foreign Ministry labeled Berlin's stance as "openly hostile" and accused Germany of pursuing aggressive militaristic policies. The collapse of this bilateral framework underscores Moscow's pivot toward nations like North Korea, Iran, and China. In recent weeks, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un—who pledged unconditional support for Russia’s war—and Iranian officials during the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, President Putin hinted at retaliatory arming of regions to strike Western targets. As the West distances itself from Moscow, Russia deepens its ties with fellow sanctioned states, signaling a bold new strategic alignment. #RussiaGermany #RussiaIran #RussiaNorthKorea #Putin #Lavrov #GermanyWithdrawal #MilitaryPact #BRICS2025 #UkraineWar #NATO #RussiaSanctions #RussiaChina #KimJongUn #IranNuclear #Geopolitics #GlobalTensions #AxisOfSanctions #RussiaIsolation #MoscowNews #RussiaBreaking ~HT.178~ED.102~GR.124~

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Russia RIPS Israel over IDF Strikes on Syrian Territory | Condemns ‘Flagrant violation of Int'l Law’ [Video]

Russia RIPS Israel over IDF Strikes on Syrian Territory | Condemns ‘Flagrant violation of Int'l Law’

Russia has fiercely condemned Israel's airstrikes on Syrian territory, including near the presidential palace, calling them a "flagrant violation of international law" and a threat to regional stability. Moscow reaffirmed its support for Syria’s sovereignty under the Al-Sharaa regime and warned against any foreign interference. The IDF defended its actions, citing retaliation for Syrian regime moves against Druze civilians. Russia, however, urged peaceful dialogue and national unity in Syria as the only path to lasting stability and an end to foreign intervention. #Russia #Israel #Syria #IDF #Airstrikes #MiddleEast #InternationalLaw #Sovereignty #SyrianCrisis #Moscow #IsraelSyriaTensions #DruzeCommunity #AlSharaaRegime #UNCharter #RegionalStability #Geopolitics #PeacefulDialogue #RussiaSpeaksOut #BreakingNews #MilitaryStrike #NoForeignInterference #IsraelDefenseForces #IDFStrike #SyrianPresidency #DiplomacyFirst #SyrianUnity #TerritorialIntegrity #GlobalTensions #RussiaIsrael #MideastConflicts Also Read ‘She Used Me for Money’: Israeli Father’s Struggle to See Daughters After Gokarna Rescue :: https://www.oneindia.com/bengaluru/she-used-me-for-money-israeli-father-s-struggle-to-see-daughters-after-gokarna-rescue-011-7804789.html?ref=DMDesc India Indicates Conditional Approach to Reviving Russia-India-China RIC Framework :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-non-committal-on-revival-of-ric-framework-011-7804519.html?ref=DMDesc Airstrike Caught On Live TV: Israeli Missiles Hit Syrian Defence HQ In Damascus :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/airstrike-caught-on-live-tv-israeli-missiles-hit-syrian-defence-hq-in-damascus-7803237.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~ED.194~GR.124~

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Ukraine Ukraine Country in Eastern Europe

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one and injure six as fires break out in the city [Video]

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one and injure six as fires break out in the city

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill one and injure six as fires break out in the city Repeated Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight on Monday, killing one person and injuring at least six. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/21/russian-strikes-on-kyiv-kill-one-and-injure-six-as-fires-break-out-in-the-city Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Russia launches strikes on Ukraine day after Trump's 50-day peace deal ultimatum [Video]

Russia launches strikes on Ukraine day after Trump's 50-day peace deal ultimatum

Russia launches strikes on Ukraine day after Trump's 50-day peace deal ultimatum Russia is making a summer push to break through the 1,000-km front line with drones and missiles hammering Ukrainian cities more than at any time in the past three years. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/15/russia-launches-strikes-on-ukraine-day-after-trumps-50-day-peace-deal-ultimatum Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Zelenskyy proposes new round of peace talks with Russia [Video]

Zelenskyy proposes new round of peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy proposes new round of peace talks with Russia The proposal comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones in a single night than it did during some months in 2024. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/20/zelenskyy-proposes-new-round-of-peace-talks-with-russia Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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