International

Russia Condemns EU Sanctions as “Counterproductive”

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

Russia’s Foreign Ministry criticised the latest sanctions package imposed by the European Union (EU), labelling the measures “illegal” and claiming they will hurt Europe more than Russia itself. The ministry also threatened “a painful response” should any attempt be made to seize Russian assets frozen in European financial institutions. Key Issues Cited Moscow argued the

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Trump Says India Will Sharply Cut Russian Oil Imports

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said that India has assured him it will sharply reduce oil imports from Russia by the end of this year. He said this followed a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described the move as a “big thing.” India’s Position Indian officials have not confirmed the specific commitment cited […]

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Russia, US Officials Hold “Constructive” Call Ahead Of Summit

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Monday, which Moscow described as “constructive.” The discussion comes as both countries prepare for a planned summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Budapest. Focus Of The Call According to Russia’s Foreign Ministry, the talks revolved […]

Op-Eds Opinion

A Barrel from Guyana, a Message to Washington

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

India’s oil refineries have just signed their first-ever contracts to buy crude oil from Guyana. On paper, it’s a modest deal — 4 million barrels split between Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum. In practice, it’s the diplomatic equivalent of a wink: a small gesture with a big message. And that message is aimed straight […]

International

Moscow Says Oil Trade Benefits Indian Economy

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that Prime Minister Modi had assured him India would stop buying Russian oil, Russia’s ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, responded by saying Moscow does not meddle in other nations’ energy policies. Oil supplies and economic benefits Alipov asserted that Russian oil shipments are “very beneficial” to the Indian economy.

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Russia rebuffs Trump’s claim of economic collapse

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Russia rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that its economy was close to collapse, calling his assertions unfounded. Trump’s claim of fuel shortages During a Washington speech, Trump had said Russia was suffering from “long lines waiting for gasoline” and predicted its economy would collapse. In response, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that domestic

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Putin Admits Russian Missiles Caused Jet Crash

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russian air defenses were responsible for the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in December 2024, which killed 38 people. He said the missiles did not directly hit the aircraft but exploded nearby while targeting Ukrainian drones. How the Incident Happened The jet, flying from Baku to […]

Defence National

Engine Sale Reported to Pakistan will Help India, Say Russian Experts

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

Russia has denied recent reports that it will supply RD-93 engines to Pakistan for its JF-17 fighter jets, calling them “mischievous and baseless.” However, Russian defence analysts had earlier argued that if such a deal were true, it could ultimately benefit India. Denial from Moscow According to Moscow, the claims about supplying RD-93 engines to […]

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Russia Denies Reports of Deal With Pakistan

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

Russia has rejected recent reports that it is entering into a multibillion-dollar industrial or engine cooperation with Pakistan. The Russian government described these news items as exaggerated and misleading. According to those reports, Moscow and Islamabad were said to be planning joint projects such as setting up steel mills in Karachi or collaborating on engine […]

International

India Marks 25 Years of Russia Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

On October 3, 2025, India commemorated 25 years since the declaration of its strategic partnership with Russia. A Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson welcomed the milestone, calling the relationship “special” and “privileged.” Official Statements The MEA highlighted that since 2000, India and Russia have deepened cooperation across trade, defence, science, and