India 2nd Largest Buyer of Russian Oil Since Ukraine War
India has imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine invasion, becoming Moscow's second-largest fossil fuel buyer. Discover the data and shifting dynamics amid sanctions.
India has imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine invasion, becoming Moscow's second-largest fossil fuel buyer. Discover the data and shifting dynamics amid sanctions.
The US threat of secondary sanctions & tariffs on Russian oil forces India into a tough balancing act between energy security & diplomacy. Explore the economic and geopolitical implications.
US President Donald Trump warns India of potential tariff hikes if it doesn't address Russian oil purchases. Get the latest details on this developing trade tension.
Bihar ministers' asset declarations show EBC welfare minister as richest, with deputy CMs wealthier than Nitish Kumar. Details of multi-crore family wealth revealed. Read the full analysis.
Bihar ministers' asset declarations for 2025 show Deputy CMs wealthier than Nitish Kumar, with EBC Welfare Minister Rama Nishad being the richest. Details inside.
Finland detains a Russian cargo vessel suspected of damaging a critical undersea gas pipeline and telecom cable. The incident escalates regional security tensions. Read the full details.
India's Russian oil imports crash to a 3-year low of 1.1M bpd in Dec 2025 as US sanctions bite. Reliance pauses buys, state refiners tread cautiously. What's next for India's energy security? Read more.
Poland scrambled fighter jets on Christmas after a Russian reconnaissance aircraft was detected near its airspace over the Baltic Sea. The incident highlights escalating tensions on NATO's eastern flank. Read the full report.
A Russian court sentenced Igor Salikov, a former pro-war activist, to six years in prison for discrediting the army. Read the full story of his dramatic turn against Putin's regime.
India sees a massive 4x surge in Russian alcohol imports, mainly vodka, hitting 520 tonnes worth $900,000 in 2025. Discover the details behind this new trade trend.
The head of a key Russian defence research institute died after setting himself on fire at Moscow's Red Square. The incident highlights intense pressure on defence firms to ramp up military production. Read the full report.
A senior Russian military commander, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow. Investigators suspect Ukrainian intelligence. Read the full report.
Dmitry Medvedev unleashes a shocking verbal attack on EU leaders, calling their summit a 'gathering of thieves' over frozen Russian assets. Read the full explosive details here.
Hungary's PM Viktor Orban accuses EU of lying about war costs after Brussels talks. He says taxpayers will fund Russia, warns of legal risks. Full analysis inside.
Explore the deep cultural bond between India & Russia, from Bollywood's SRK to Tolstoy's tales & shared crafts. Discover how soft power strengthens diplomacy. Read more.
In a marathon press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned NATO, touted troop strength, and slammed plans to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Full details inside.
French President Macron suggests re-engaging with Putin as EU leaders, divided on war strategy, agree on a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after failing to pass a €140 billion plan. Read the full analysis.
Germany's parliament sees fiery debate as AfD lawmaker attacks Chancellor Merz over EU's plan to use frozen Russian funds for Ukraine, calling it 'theft'. Read the full story on the deepening European rift.
A Kremlin envoy travels to Miami for talks on a US-proposed Ukraine peace plan. Meanwhile, Bangladesh erupts in violence after an activist's death, and India aids Sri Lanka post-cyclone.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns EU that Ukraine faces a breaking point without urgent financial aid. As leaders meet in Brussels, divisions emerge over unlocking frozen Russian assets for Kyiv's survival.
Ukraine's President warns EU's $105 billion loan delay will force cuts to vital drone production, undermining battlefield efforts and peace negotiations with Russia. Read the full analysis.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confronts mounting domestic and EU opposition over a controversial plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, risking European unity. Read the full story.
Hungary's PM Orban warns EU against using €190B+ frozen Russian assets, calling it a 'declaration of war'. Zelensky hints at peace talks as Putin vows military action. Italy refuses troops, US mulls H-1B visa ban.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban warns EU that using €190+ billion in frozen Russian assets is a 'declaration of war'. Read about the deepening EU rift over Ukraine strategy.
European leaders warn a peace deal favouring Russia is worse than no deal, fearing it would embolden Moscow and force massive new defence spending. Key decisions on frozen assets loom.
Russia's SVR alleges the UK is pushing EU to seize €190B in frozen assets to prolong Ukraine war. Full details on the explosive claim and its implications for global diplomacy.
Hungary's PM Viktor Orban calls EU's plan to seize frozen Russian assets a 'declaration of war', warns of taxpayer burden & secret US-Russia talks. Details on the growing rift.
Ukrainian President Zelensky, after Berlin peace talks, states Kyiv and Washington differ on ceding territory. He demands frozen Russian assets for defence. Read the latest on the war diplomacy.
Europe's controversial move to fund Ukraine using seized Russian assets faces fierce opposition from financial giants and Moscow, threatening global financial stability. Read the full analysis.
Deep divisions emerge in EU as Hungary warns against seizing frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, calling it reckless. A major test for bloc's unity.