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Putin Calls Western Troops in Ukraine ‘Legitimate Targets’

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any Western military units deployed to Ukraine during active combat would be treated as “legitimate targets” for Russian strikes. His comments followed a Paris summit where 26 nations pledged security guarantees for Ukraine. Coalition of the Willing The pledges included the possibility of a “reassurance force” made up of […]

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Trump Urges Europe to Stop Buying Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

President Donald Trump urged European leaders to stop purchasing Russian oil, saying the revenue is directly funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. He pointed out that Europe’s fuel imports from Russia were worth about €1.1 billion over the past year. Pressure on China Trump also called on Europe to put economic pressure on China, arguing that […]

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Trump Tells Supreme Court India Tariffs Aim to End Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

The Trump administration has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a 50% tariff on Indian goods, arguing that the move is central to its broader strategy to end the Ukraine war. Tariffs Tied to Russian Energy Purchases The policy imposes a 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian exports along with an additional 25% penalty linked […]

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India Plays Key Role in Bringing Peace to Ukraine, EU Chief Says

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said India has an important role to play in ending the war in Ukraine during a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Global Security Risks Highlighted Von der Leyen warned that the war in Ukraine has global security implications and poses economic risks far beyond Europe. She […]

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Putin Seeks Peace, Warns Ukraine He Will Use Force

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would prefer to end the war in Ukraine through talks but warned that if diplomacy fails, he will end it “by force.” His remarks came during his visit to Beijing, where he also announced progress on a new gas pipeline agreement with China. Putin Signals Talks Possible Putin stated […]

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Over 500 Drones, Missiles Fired at Ukraine

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Russia carried out a large-scale air attack on Ukraine overnight between September 2 and 3, launching more than 500 drones and missiles. Ukrainian authorities confirmed strikes across several central and western regions. Civilian Infrastructure Damaged The bombardment caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure. Homes, energy facilities, and rail lines were hit,

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Breaking Down The News: Ukraine Runs on Russian Crude, But Indian Refineries Get the Blame

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Ukraine today finds itself in an extraordinary irony. On the battlefield and in civilian life, diesel is the fuel that keeps the country running. Yet with its own refineries crippled by Russian missile strikes, Kyiv has become almost entirely dependent on imports to meet its needs. In July 2025, India suddenly emerged as Ukraine’s largest […]

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Putin Blames West for Ukraine War at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of provoking the Ukraine war. He argued that NATO’s continued expansion and Western backing of Ukraine’s 2014 political shift forced Russia into military action. Call to Address Root Causes for Peace Putin stated that lasting peace requires addressing what

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PM Modi Talks Peace with Zelenskiy Ahead of Putin Meet

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on August 30, 2025. During the call, Modi reiterated India’s support for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict and underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to restore stability. Zelenskiy Welcomes Support Zelenskiy briefed Modi on his recent discussions with U.S. President

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Trump Displeased Yet Unsurprised by Russian Strikes

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

The White House said President Donald Trump was “not happy” about recent Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, though he was “not surprised.” The attacks, which reportedly killed at least 15 civilians and damaged infrastructure, occurred just days after Trump met with President Putin in Alaska in efforts to push for a ceasefire. A […]