‘We have red lines…’: Jaishankar's clear message on India-US trade deal; slams ‘sanctions’ on Russia oil, says ‘if you don’t like it, don’t buy it’
Saturday, 23 August 2025 () External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar staunchly defended India's energy ties with Russia, emphasizing their role in stabilizing global oil prices and serving national interests. He asserted India's right to autonomous decision-making, addressing criticism over Russian crude purchases by stating that Europe and America also engage in such transactions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India by the end of the year, confirmed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit underscores strong military and strategic cooperation between the two nations, while discussions also touched on the Ukraine conflict and outcomes of the Alaska...
In a stunning turn, Ukraine signaled readiness for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with a senior diplomat saying President Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared to discuss territorial..
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, alongside India’s S. Jaishankar, accused the U.S. of weaponizing the dollar and using sanctions as “economic colonialism.” Lavrov warned that even allies..