Jaishankar Questions U.S. Tariffs Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he was “perplexed” by the U.S. decision to impose tariffs on India for continuing oil imports from Russia. He stressed that China remains the largest importer of Russian oil and the European Union is the biggest buyer of Russian LNG, while India’s

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Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow Amid US Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin during his three-day visit to Moscow. The talks came after his meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties. The visit is seen as crucial as India faces economic pressure from heavy U.S. tariffs linked to […]

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Russia Launches Heaviest Wave of Strikes on Ukraine in Weeks

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Russia has launched its most extensive aerial assault on Ukraine in weeks, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles in a coordinated overnight attack. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the strikes targeted several western regions, marking one of the most intense barrages of the conflict in recent months. Casualties and Civilian Damage The wave of […]

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India Flags Rising Trade Deficit with Russia

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has raised concern over India’s widening trade deficit with Russia during his visit to Moscow. Speaking at the 26th India–Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting, he said that while bilateral trade has expanded rapidly, the imbalance has become unsustainable. Trade Growth and Deficit Figures Bilateral trade has grown from $13

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Russia Insists on Inclusion in Ukraine Security Talks

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Russia has stated that international discussions on Ukraine’s security will not succeed without its direct participation. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said any talks that bypass Moscow would be “pointless” and warned European governments that decisions taken without Russia could further complicate the conflict. He also indicated that China, which has been supportive of

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Eurasian Balancing Act: Cheap Russian Barrels, Costly U.S. Tariffs, and India’s Path to Real Autonomy

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

Russia’s five percent oil discount looks tempting on paper, but the numbers show why it cannot outweigh Donald Trump’s tariff barrage. Russia supplies about 1.5 million barrels per day to India — roughly 35 percent of our crude basket. At Brent levels of 66–70 dollars, the discount works out to 2.7–3.3 dollars per barrel. Multiply […]

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China Buys 15 Russian Oil Cargoes as India Steps Back

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

China has secured 15 shipments of Russian Urals crude for delivery in October and November 2025. Each cargo is estimated to hold between 700,000 and 1 million barrels. The move comes as Indian refiners reduce their imports of Russian oil, leaving an opening for Chinese buyers to take advantage of discounted rates. India’s Import Decline […]

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Russia Assures India Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

Russia has assured India that it will help absorb Indian exports struggling to enter the United States after Washington imposed steep tariffs on a wide range of goods. The move comes at a time when New Delhi faces pressure due to its continued imports of Russian oil, which has triggered trade tensions with Washington. Alternative […]

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Trump Doubled Tariff on India to Pressure Russia – White House

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

The White House announced that President Donald Trump has increased import tariffs on Indian goods—to a total of 50%—as part of efforts to apply economic pressure on Russia amid the conflict in Ukraine. The move, delivered by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is described as a strategy to exert “secondary pressure” on Moscow by targeting its […]

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Macron Dubs Putin “Ogre at Our Gates”

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron on August 19 issued a strong caution to European allies regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron described him as “a predator, an ogre at our gates,” stressing that Europe must remain realistic and not fall into the trap of misplaced trust. Concerns Over Russia’s Ambitions Macron underlined Russia’s track record of […]