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Russia Lowers Peace Hopes Amid Intense Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Russia’s government has sharply downplayed expectations for any breakthrough in upcoming peace negotiations with Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed hopes of a miraculous agreement, saying that under current conditions, a rapid resolution is “hardly possible.” Russia insists it will continue to pursue its strategic aims regardless of talks. Civilian

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US Senator Threatens Tariffs Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

United States Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a strong warning to countries buying discounted Russian oil, specifically naming India, China, and Brazil. He threatened to impose 100% tariffs on imports from these nations, accusing them of helping fund Russia’s war efforts by purchasing crude oil at below-market prices. “We’ll Crush Your Economy,” Says Graham Speaking […]

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Putin Hosts Iran’s Adviser on Nuclear Talks

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin held an unexpected meeting at the Kremlin with Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The visit came amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional conflict dynamics. Discussions Focus on Nuclear and Regional Stability During the meeting, Larijani outlined Iran’s assessment of

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Multiple Earthquakes Strike Off Russia’s Pacific Coast

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

A series of powerful earthquakes struck near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East on Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning that has since been lifted. The strongest tremor measured 7.4 in magnitude, followed closely by two more quakes of 6.6 and 6.7 magnitude respectively. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck about 144 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, […]

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Putin Signals Conditional Readiness for Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine but made it clear that any talks must align with Russia’s core objectives in the conflict. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin prefers a diplomatic resolution, but not at the cost of compromising on key goals. The announcement comes at a […]

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Ukraine Proposes Fresh Ceasefire Talks Next Week

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has extended a fresh proposal to Russia for a new round of ceasefire talks next week, aiming to accelerate efforts toward ending the ongoing conflict. The announcement comes as Ukraine faces continued military pressure and international calls for de-escalation. The proposal was conveyed by National Security and Defence Council

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India Criticises Selective Pressure on Russian Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

India has issued a strong statement pushing back against what it calls “double standards” in Western sanctions related to Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India does not recognise unilateral sanctions and will continue making energy decisions based on national interests and market conditions. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said

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India Can Secure Oil Even if Russian Imports Halted

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asserted that India is fully capable of meeting its energy needs even if Russian oil imports are cut off due to possible Western sanctions. Addressing concerns raised over potential secondary sanctions, Puri said India has prepared well by building a diverse and flexible sourcing strategy. Supply Diversification at […]

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Russia Hits Ukraine Energy Grid with 400 Drones

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

Russia launched one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, targeting critical energy infrastructure in several cities. Ukrainian officials reported that over 400 drones were used in the assault, with explosions hitting areas in Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, Vinnytsia, and Odesa. The attack injured at least 15 civilians and led to major power outages across […]

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NATO chief warns India, China, Brazil on sanctions

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a sharp warning to India, China, and Brazil, stating that they could face up to 100% secondary sanctions if they continue their trade relationship with Russia. The message was delivered during his visit to Washington, where he met US senators and discussed coordinated pressure tactics to isolate Russia economically […]