EU to Propose Faster Russian Energy Phase-Out

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

International

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU will put forward a proposal to speed up the reduction of Russian fossil fuel imports. The move comes after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on increasing economic pressure on Russia. Original vs. New Timelines The EU

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India Joins Zapad-2025 Military Drills Amid US Trade Strain

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

India has deployed 65 military personnel, including a battalion from the Kumaon Regiment, to participate in the Zapad-2025 joint exercises organised by Russia and Belarus. The drills ran from 12 to 16 September. Nature and Location of the Drills The drills involved tactical training, company-level cooperation, and special arms exercises. Indian forces took part along […]

International

US Won’t Tariff China Over Russian Oil Unless Europe Leads

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will not impose additional tariffs on Chinese goods over China’s purchases of Russian oil — unless European countries first impose steep duties themselves. Europe’s Expected Role Bessent emphasized that Europe must “do their share” to reduce Russia’s oil revenue. He suggested that strong “secondary tariffs” by European

International

Russia Blames Ukraine for Drone Incident in Romania

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Russia has claimed that the drone intrusion into Romanian airspace was a provocation by Ukraine. The Russian Embassy in Bucharest said that all the facts “lead one to believe that it was a deliberate provocation by the Kyiv regime.” Romanian Response Romania’s Defence Ministry said that late on Saturday two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled […]

Business Trade

India Eyes $100B Trade With Russia

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The exit of Western firms from Russia has opened space for Indian exporters to expand their presence. ITE Group CEO said the situation could help bilateral trade between India and Russia reach USD 100 billion in the coming years. Opportunities for Indian Exporters With Western companies pulling out, Indian firms, especially MSMEs, are finding opportunities […]

Government Policies National

Washington Can’t Match Moscow’s Oil Bargain for India

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

For weeks, Washington has been trying to strong-arm New Delhi into abandoning cheap Russian crude and turning instead to American barrels. Sergio Gor, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India, openly declared that India should open its market to U.S. crude, petroleum, and LNG. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went further, threatening India with higher tariffs […]

International

Trump Urges Europe to Stop Buying Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump criticised European countries for continuing to import oil from Russia despite the Ukraine war. He said their sanctions lacked strength and called for tougher action to match U.S. efforts. Trump’s Key Remarks Trump stated that Europe’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil were “not acceptable.” He urged NATO and EU nations to […]

International

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery with Drones

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Ukrainian drones targeted the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region overnight on 14 September 2025. Russian officials said three drones were intercepted, but falling debris caused a fire at the site. No casualties were reported. Kirishi Refinery’s Importance The Kirishi facility, run by Surgutneftegaz, is one of Russia’s largest refineries with a processing

International

Trump Links Russia Sanctions to NATO Consensus

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose “major sanctions” on Russia but only if all NATO countries agree and collectively halt their purchases of Russian oil. He made the statement in a post on his social media platform. Call for NATO Action Trump urged every NATO member to stop buying Russian oil, […]

International

Trump Pushes G7 For Tariffs On India, China Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The U.S. Treasury has called on G7 nations and the EU to impose higher tariffs on goods from India and China because of their continued purchases of Russian crude oil. The aim is to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. Tariff Levels Discussed Figures floated in discussions range between 50% to 100% tariffs […]