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  US tariffs on India's Russian oil imports a 'big blow' to Moscow: Trump ahead of meeting with Putin

  World | August 12, 2025 7:20 IST

  Trump has imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India, along with an additional 25 per cent levy on its purchases of Russian oil, resulting in a total of 50 per cent duties.

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  Zelenskyy rejects Trump's proposal of 'swapping of territories': 'Won't allow partition of Ukraine'

  World | August 10, 2025 7:17 IST

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy, however, said he has supported all of US President Donald Trump's proposals since February, while noting that none of his partners have expressed any doubt about America's ability to ensure that the war in Ukraine ends.

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  MEA welcomes upcoming Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine: 'Ready to support these efforts'

  India | August 09, 2025 23:52 IST

  India's reaction came hours after the US and Russia announced that Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska next Friday on the Ukraine conflict.

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  Will Russia, Ukraine swap territories? Trump chalks out peace plan

  World | August 09, 2025 12:36 IST

  Ukraine war: The highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin will be held on August 15 in Alaska, announced the US President on Friday. The Kremlin, however, has not said anything about the proposed meeting yet.

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  Donald Trump to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 over Ukraine

  World | August 09, 2025 6:28 IST

  "The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

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  PM Modi speaks to Putin amid Trump tariff blitz, invites him to visit India later this year

  India | August 08, 2025 23:54 IST

  PM Modi speaks to Putin: During the phone call, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership further, apart from reviewing progress in the bilateral agenda.

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  India-US tariff row: Trump faces dissent in US as India stands firm on Russia trade | Updates

  India | August 08, 2025 14:46 IST

  India-US tariffs latest update: Trump's punitive tariff on India seemed intended to exert economic pressure on Moscow by targeting one of its largest oil buyers, as India is the second-biggest purchaser of Russian crude.

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  How Trump's tariff tirade may be fueling Russia-India-China troika revival | Explained

  Explainers | August 08, 2025 11:12 IST

  Both Russia and China have pushed for the revival of RIC. And last month, India also showed its willingness to revive the RIC, saying any discussion about its revival would be taken in a "mutually convenient manner".

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  Putin to meet Zelenskyy before summit with Trump? US President says 'no need'

  World | August 08, 2025 7:00 IST

  Donald Trump's comment comes hours after Vladimir Putin said he hopes to meet with the US President next week, probably in the UAE. However, the White House has said that the two sides are still working on details about a meeting between Trump and Putin.

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  NSA Ajit Doval meets Putin in Moscow amid Trump's tariffs on India over Russian oil | Video

  World | August 07, 2025 23:52 IST

  Earlier in the day, Ajit Doval met Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu, who said that the two countries are linked by "strong, time-tested ties of friendship."

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  Putin names United Arab Emirates as possible venue for meeting with Donald Trump

  World | August 07, 2025 18:53 IST

  Putin-Trump meeting: The announcement of the meeting venue arrives as both leaders prepare for their first summit since 2021, indicating a potential diplomatic effort to discuss important global matters.

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  Putin to visit India later this year amid Trump tariff war, dates currently being finalised

  India | August 07, 2025 23:53 IST

  Putin to visit India: NSA Ajit Doval said New Delhi is "excited and delighted" about the upcoming engagement. He also described the past India-Russia summits as "watershed moments" in bilateral relations, underlining the significance of the forthcoming meeting.

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  Trump may meet Putin 'as soon as next week' over Ukraine: White House

  World | August 07, 2025 15:51 IST

  If Trump meets Putin, it would be the first face-to-face meeting between a sitting US President and his Russian counterpart. In June 2021, former US President Joe Biden had met Putin in Geneva.

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  Trump sets new deadline of '10 to 12 days' for Russia to reach peace with Ukraine

  World | July 28, 2025 23:52 IST

  Trump expressed his frustration with the ongoing conflict and lack of movement toward a ceasefire, saying, "I'm disappointed in President Putin. I'm going to reduce that 50 days that I gave him to a lesser number."

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  Trump vows secondary tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil: Who is buying Russia's fossil fuels?

  Explainers | July 15, 2025 14:08 IST

  China has bought 47% of Russia’s crude exports, followed by India (38%), the EU (6%), and Turkiye (6%). Turkiye, the largest buyer, has purchased 26% of Russia’s oil product exports, followed by China (13%) and Brazil (12%).

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  Putin talks nicely, then bombs all in the evening: Trump says US to send Patriot to Ukraine

  World | July 14, 2025 10:11 IST

  Trump stated that he will be meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte as part of ongoing discussions on military support for Ukraine amidst the escalating tensions with Russia, while criticising Putin for Russia's massive aerial attacks with drones and missiles at Kyiv this month.

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  Putin rushes out of conclave to attend Trump's phone call: 'He could get offended' | VIDEO

  World | July 03, 2025 23:53 IST

  In his sixth phone conversation with Trump since he assumed the presidency, Putin congratulated him on the eve of the US Independence Day and said that Russia also had a role in the US war of independence.

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  Putin told Trump that Russia 'will not step back' from Ukraine war goals in hour-long call: Kremlin

  World | July 03, 2025 23:17 IST

  While discussing the Ukraine conflict on the phone, Trump emphasised his push for a quick halt to the fighting, and Putin voiced Moscow's readiness to pursue talks with Kyiv.

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  Putin slams US strikes on Iran during talks with Iranian minister, explains Russia's position

  World | June 23, 2025 17:01 IST

  Putin condemned the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as "unprovoked aggression" while explaining Russia's neutral stance due to its cultural ties with Israel. He emphasised Russia's diplomatic efforts to balance relations with Iran, the Arab world, and Israel amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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  Putin calls Russians and Ukrainians 'one people', hints at possible control over Ukraine's Sumy city

  World | June 20, 2025 23:55 IST

  Addressing a question on the broader goals of Russia’s invasion, Putin said that Russian forces are currently establishing a "buffer zone" in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region to shield Russian territory from threats.