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  US sanctions two major Russian oil companies in bid to pressure Kremlin over Ukraine war

  World | October 23, 2025 8:06 IST

  Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said the action followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. Bessent added that the US could take additional measures to help bring an end to 'yet another' war.

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  Putin orders strategic nuclear drills of Russian forces amid Budapest Summit delay with Trump

  World | October 22, 2025 19:05 IST

  Russia conducted large-scale nuclear drills involving ICBMs and strategic bombers while the planned Putin-Trump summit on Ukraine was postponed. Kremlin officials emphasised that the exercises were pre-planned and aimed at testing nuclear command protocols.

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  Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, claims he spoke to PM Modi: 'Great person, friend'

  World | October 22, 2025 6:33 IST

  Speaking to reporters during Diwali celebrations at the White House, the 79-year-old said that PM Modi also wants an end to the two-and-a-half year old war in Ukraine.

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  Trump-Putin planned meeting in Budapest put on hold after Rubio-Lavrov talks

  World | October 21, 2025 23:18 IST

  The proposed Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest to discuss Ukraine has been put on hold after discussions between US and Russian officials. The decision was made following a call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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  Shouting, arguments and maps tossed: What transpired during Trump-Zelenskyy meeting at White House

  World | October 20, 2025 14:12 IST

  Since his return to the office, Trump has been trying to bring an end to the two-and-a-half-year war in Europe. In August, Trump had held a summit with Putin in Alaska, a meeting that the two leaders described was highly successful.

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  Trump shows reluctance in selling Tomahawks to Zelenskyy, hopes to end Ukraine war soon | 10 Points

  World | October 18, 2025 7:19 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: During the meeting at the White House, Trump also told Zelenskyy that he is reluctant in selling the long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, days after he warned Russia that he might do so.

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  Trump reiterates claim on India's Russian oil imports: 'They are pulling back'

  World | October 18, 2025 6:40 IST

  Earlier this week, Trump had first made his assertions. However, the MEA rejected his claims and said it has been a policy of the government to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers in a "volatile energy scenario".

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  'We will make this number 9...': Trump eyes end to Ukraine war, to meet Zelenskyy today

  World | October 17, 2025 6:33 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: US President Donald Trump said he will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. This comes a day after he held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

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  PM Modi has assured me that 'India won't buy Russian oil', claims Donald Trump

  World | October 16, 2025 6:35 IST

  US President Donald Trump has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that will soon stop purchasing Russian oil. Trump also called PM Modi a 'great man' and India an 'incredible country'.

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  Trump slams Putin as Ukraine war drags on, boasts about 'stopping' India-Pakistan conflict

  World | October 15, 2025 6:46 IST

  Earlier, Trump warned Russia that the US was mulling supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, seeking an urgent cessation of hostilities in the region. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said he would travel to the United States this week to explore the possibility of procuring long-range weapons.

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  Zelenskyy to visit US to explore possibility of procuring long-range missiles amid war with Russia

  World | October 14, 2025 7:59 IST

  During a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, Zelenskyy said he would also seek additional US support to help protect Ukraine’s electricity and gas infrastructure, which has come under constant attack from Russian forces.

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  Trump may provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. What is it and why Russia is worried about it

  Explainers | October 13, 2025 7:21 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: With President Donald Trump hinting he may supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, the Kremlin expressed its concerns on Sunday, but also issued a warning to the US.

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  Gujarat man fighting for Russian army surrenders in Ukraine, says joined the force to avoid jail

  World | October 08, 2025 8:33 IST

  Ukraine military released a video where 22-year-old Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein was seen narrating how he came to Russia for studies but ended up fighting in the war.

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  5 civilians killed in Russian drone strikes in Ukraine; Zelenskyy urges US to act against Putin

  World | October 05, 2025 16:02 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: Paying tributes to those who were killed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government will "act swiftly and effectively" to eliminate the consequences of this attack in the affected regions.

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  Russian airstrike hits passenger train in Ukraine's Sumy region, 30 injured

  World | October 04, 2025 18:10 IST

  Russian airstrike hits passenger train in Ukraine's Sumy region, several injured

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  Putin praises Trump but says US missile supplies to Ukraine threaten Moscow-Washington ties

  World | October 03, 2025 8:11 IST

  Vladimir Putin has warned that US supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will escalate tensions but not change the battlefield outcome. He praised Donald Trump's peace efforts, offered to extend the nuclear pact, and warned the West against seizing Russian oil ships.

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  No such talks took place: India rejects NATO chief's 'careless' claim on Modi-Putin phone call

  World | September 26, 2025 17:31 IST

  Rutte had suggested that US tariffs had pressured India to seek explanations from Russia about its strategy in Ukraine. The MEA schooled NATO, asserting that the 32-nation group should be responsible and accurate while making statements in public.

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  'Goal is not to continue running for office': Zelenskyy says ready to step down when war is over

  World | September 25, 2025 20:00 IST

  Zelenskyy, who rose to global prominence after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, has often been dismissed by Moscow as an “illegitimate” leader.

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  'India mostly with us': Zelenskyy after Trump's 'primary funders of Russia's war' charge at UNGA

  World | September 24, 2025 10:52 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also highlighted the need to strengthen ties with India while addressing challenges related to Russian energy dependencies.

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  Trump says he believes Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia with NATO's help

  World | September 24, 2025 7:02 IST

  The strengthened support from Trump, if it sticks, is a huge win for Zelenskyy, who has urged the American president to keep up the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his brutal war.