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"Major blow to shadow fleet": Macron hails joint French-Belgian seizure of
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
French and Belgian forces intercepted a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the North Sea to enforce sanctions against Russia. Following a helicopter-assisted boarding by special forces, the vessel is being escorted to Zeebrugge for seizure, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine.
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India prioritises "affordable energy" for its 1.4 billion people: MEA on U
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Responding to a proposed bill in the United States Congress that seeks to impose a 500 per cent duty on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil, India on Friday said it remains guided by the imperative of securing "affordable energy" for its 1.4 billion people amid evolving global ma
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'Not too surprising': Ex-diplomat as Trump clears Russia Sanctions Bill
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"Well, it's not too surprising. He has been saying in a roundabout way that if you don't comply, I will do this. He also mentioned 500 per cent in the past. But now he's on a high after what he has been able to achieve in Venezuela," Surendra Kumar told ANI.
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Trump greenlights Russia sanctions bill: "Will give leverage against China
Updated : 2 months ago IST
American Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump has given a green light to the bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill which would give leverage against India, China, and Brazil to stop them from purchasing Russian oil and punish the countries "fueli
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Zelenskyy sounds alarm over Russia's sanctions dodging and global security
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sounded an alarm over Russia's sanctions dodging and global security risks, citing Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service head, Oleh Ivashchenko's report of Russia's attempts to circumvent international sanctions through energy companies and fictitious
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"Sanctions remain one of the most painful blows for Putin," says Zelenskyy
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged the US to expand sanctions on all Russian oil companies and provide long-range missiles, highlighting Russia's economic struggles. During talks in London with European leaders, he emphasized strengthening Ukraine's defences and countering Moscow's ongoi
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"A clear signal from both sides of Atlantic": European Commission chief vo
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed a call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and praised the US sanctions on major Russian oil companies, saying the measures, alongside the EU's 19th package, signal continued transatlantic pressure on Russia over its lack of co
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Over 1,500 strike drones, 1,280 guided aerial bombs, 50 missiles hit Ukrai
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday called for stronger international sanctions and military support to counter Russia's escalating attacks, revealing that the country faced over 1,500 strike drones, 1,280 guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles of various types in the past week a
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Zelenskyy to meet Trump at UNGA, push tougher Russia sanctions as Moscow r
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly to push for stronger sanctions on Russia, Al Jazeera reported.
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Sergio Gor is not qualified to be US Ambassador to India: Ex-US NSA John B
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton has questioned the choice of Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India, saying he does not consider him "qualified" for the role.
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Zelenksyy urges "stronger sanctions" on Russia if no trilateral peace talk
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The statement followed a call between Zelensky and Trump on Saturday, one day after the US leader met with Putin in Alaska without Ukraine's participation.
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US tariffs pressure tactics to get India to sign on dotted line in trade t
Updated : 7 months ago IST
There are three reasons US President Donald Trump has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods including his "being miffed that India has not acknowledged his role" in cessation of hostilities with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said, noting that
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