Washington: Imposing additional tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil will increase pressure on Moscow and push President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, said Scott Bessent, a senior U.S. official, in an interview with NBC News. Bessent revealed that President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance held a “very productive” call with European Commission Read More…
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Russia Offers India a Significant Discount on Crude Oil Amidst US Pressure
Moscow: Amidst continuing retaliatory measures from the United States, Russia has extended a major offer to India by reducing the price of crude oil. The price per barrel will be lowered by up to four dollars. According to reports, India will purchase three hundred thousand barrels of crude oil daily this month. This move by Read More…
India Defies U.S. Tariff Pressure, to Keep Buying Cheap Russian Oil: “National Interest Comes First”
New Delhi: India has firmly stated that it will continue importing oil from Russia, making it clear that it will not yield to international pressure. “India will buy oil from whoever offers it at the lowest price. What matters are market conditions,” said Vinay Kumar, India’s Ambassador to Russia, underscoring that national and economic interests Read More…
Mega Quake Triggers Tsunami in Russia and Japan; Fukushima Evacuated Amid Nuclear Fears
Moscow – A massive 8.7-magnitude undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula unleashed powerful tsunami waves that battered the coasts of Russia and Japan, sending shockwaves across the Pacific and reviving fears of nuclear danger at Japan’s Fukushima plant. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was located 126 kilometers southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Videos circulating on Read More…
India and Russia Forge Strong Rail Partnership with Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Project
In a major stride towards enhancing bilateral ties, India and Russia have signed a landmark agreement to boost train manufacturing and infrastructure development. The Indo-Russian venture, Kinet Railway Solutions, which includes Russia’s Metrowagonmash and Locomotive Electronic Systems along with India’s Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), will produce 120 Vande Bharat sleeper train sets. The agreement Read More…
PM Modi to Attend 16th BRICS Summit in Russia, Aims to Strengthen Global Partnerships
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia next week to attend the highly anticipated 16th BRICS Summit, where leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa will converge to enhance economic cooperation and tackle pressing global challenges. The summit will serve as a platform for India to strengthen its global partnerships, with Read More…