Jaishankar on U.S. Russia Sanctions Bill: “We’ll Cross That Bridge”

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

International

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has taken a composed stance on the newly proposed U.S. sanctions bill that threatens severe tariffs on countries importing Russian energy. Speaking during his ongoing visit to Washington D.C., he said, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it,” when

International

Trump-Backed Bill Threatens 500% Tariffs on India, China Over Russia Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

In a move that could significantly alter global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed a new Senate bill proposing the imposition of 500% tariffs on countries maintaining strong economic ties with Russia—specifically targeting India and China. The dramatic proposal is being justified as a means to cut off the financial arteries that allegedly […]

Editorials Opinion

Trump’s Tariff Tantrum: How Russia Accidentally Got a Seat at the Grown-Ups’ Table

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

In a week where the global economy had already been flirting with anxiety, Donald Trump decided to kick it square in the teeth. With his fresh announcement of sweeping tariffs — a 10% baseline duty on virtually all imports, and even steeper penalties for countries that, in his words, have “taken advantage” of the U.S. […]

International

Russia Invites Indian Airlines to Fly Domestic Routes Amid Sanctions

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

Russia, facing aviation challenges due to Western sanctions, has invited Indian airlines to operate domestic routes within its territory. The proposal comes as Russian airlines struggle to meet local demand, restricted by sanctions that limit access to aircraft and essential parts from the U.S. and Europe. Russia’s ‘Cabotage’ Proposal The offer was