‘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...
President Trump has imposed 50% punitive tariffs on India, accusing New Delhi of “funding Russia’s war machine” through increased oil imports from Moscow. The move threatens $48.2 billion worth..
Donald Trump has once again spoken about his tough conversations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi — this time against the backdrop of India’s Russian oil imports, U.S. tariff tensions, and..
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..