Ukraine Hits Oil Pipeline Supplying Hungary, Slovakia

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

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On August 22, 2025, Ukrainian forces struck the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region, part of the Druzhba pipeline network. The facility is a key link for transporting Russian crude to Central Europe. The attack, carried out using drones and rockets, triggered a major fire and

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Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline for Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he will decide within two weeks whether peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are showing meaningful progress. Speaking in an interview, he remarked, “Within two weeks we’re going to know one way or the other,” suggesting a short timeline to judge the effectiveness of the latest diplomatic push. […]

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Peter Navarro Blasts India Over Russian Oil Tariff Stance

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro launched a strong attack on India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Speaking to reporters, he called India the “Maharaja of tariffs” and accused New Delhi of running a “profiteering scheme” at the cost of global stability. Navarro made it clear that Washington would go ahead with its planned punitive tariffs […]

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India, Russia Strengthen Trade and Energy Ties

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow to review bilateral cooperation. Both sides agreed to boost economic and energy ties, underlining the importance of their relationship at a time of shifting global dynamics. Energy Cooperation Expands Energy formed a central part of the discussion. Lavrov noted the success

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Trump Says Ukraine Must Attack Russia to Win War

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked debate by saying Ukraine cannot win its war against Russia unless it takes the fight directly into Russian territory. Writing on his social media platform, Trump compared Ukraine’s current defensive approach to a sports team that is forced to play only defense without being allowed to attack. “It is […]

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Jaishankar Questions U.S. Tariffs Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

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 share is far smaller. He also reminded […]

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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