U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil. Trump called this a “big step” in efforts to pressure Moscow to end the Ukraine war and said he would now seek China’s cooperation as well.
16 October,2025 11:29 AM IST
A falling drone debris caused a fire at Russia’s Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar, though authorities quickly extinguished the flames. The primary refining unit was damaged and shut down for assessment. This comes amid increased Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure, disrupting fuel supplies and prompting export curbs.
27 September,2025 02:22 AM IST
At the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival in Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called for a fair, multipolar global order amid rising global tensions, including U.S. tariffs and scrutiny over India's oil ties with Russia.
05 August,2025 09:04 PM IST
During a press interaction, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s proposed bill to impose a 500% tariff on Russian oil imports, saying India has communicated its energy security concerns directly to the U.S. and is monitoring the situation closely. He emphasised that India maintains a consistent and principled stance on global terrorism, unlike many nations that react selectively. Dr. Jaishankar underlined the importance of motivating global partners to act firmly against terrorism and support collective diplomacy.
03 July,2025 12:50 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
