Bessent told Politico that Indian refinery purchases of Russian oil have "collapsed" due to US tariffs, hinting that, while tariffs remain in place, a diplomatic "path" exists to remove them, provided India shifts its energy sourcing and asserted that these trade measures provide tangible
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged India and Pakistan to show restraint and indulge in "direct dialogue" following Operation Sindoor, a targeted strike mission to destroy terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pok in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Replying to the question, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "Acting Secretary Nuland met yesterday with leaders of the junta and made clear that there was a diplomatic path forward for them if they would choose a return to constitutional order."
Washington [US], February 17 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Thursday said that the threat of Russian invasion is "very high" as they have not moved any of their troops out.
Washington [US], January 27 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has an obligation to test the diplomatic path to resolve the Ukraine crisis peacefully, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.