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India's Russian oil imports likely to dip again, stranding cargoes at sea

The country imported about 1.3 million barrels a day of Russian crude in December, according to data from ship-tracking firms Vortexa Ltd. and Kpler

'Unacceptable': Russia strongly criticises US threats to strike Iran

Russia's Foreign Ministry has said the US threats to strike Iran are categorically unacceptable. The ministry on Tuesday warned in a statement that any such strikes would have disastrous consequences for the situation in the Middle East and global security. It also criticised what it called brazen attempts to blackmail Iran's foreign partners by raising trade tariffs. The statement noted that the protests in Iran had been triggered by social and economic problems resulting from Western sanctions. It also denounced hostile external forces for trying to exploit the resulting growing social tension to destabilise and destroy the Iranian state and charged that specially trained and armed provocateurs acting on instructions from abroad sought to provoke violence. The ministry voiced hope that the situation in Iran will gradually stabilize and advised Russian citizens in the Islamic Republic not to visit crowded places.

Why Nato was formed and how Trump's Greenland push tests the alliance

As Donald Trump revives calls for US control of Greenland, Nato faces rare internal strain. Here's how the alliance was born, how its role evolved, and why allies are alarmed

Trump vows to secure Greenland 'easy' or 'hard way' before Russia, China

Trump warned that if the US did not act to secure Greenland, geopolitical rivals Russia and China could establish influence or a presence on the island, threatening US strategic interests

Russia's secret oil ships: How shadow tankers evade the West's watch

In order to avoid tracking, many of these ships turn off their automatic identification system, disappearing from standard maritime monitoring

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of rise in tensions

Russia has strongly condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker, heralding a new chill in relations between Moscow and Washington that could spread to other areas and affect President Donald Trump's efforts to persuade Russia to end its nearly four-year war in Ukraine. The seizure Wednesday of the Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic "can only lead to a further escalation of military and political tensions in the Euro-Atlantic region, as well as a visible lowering of the threshold for the use of force' against peaceful shipping, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Russian President Vladimir Putin hasn't yet commented on the seizure of the tanker and has remained silent about the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro, which his diplomats have denounced as a blatant act of aggression. But while the Russian president has avoided any criticism of Trump, the seizure of the tanker by the US military represents a new challenge for the Kremlin. Hawkish commentators in Moscow .

India likely to face 500% US tariff over purchase of Russian oil

Senator Lindsey Graham said Trump has greenlit a bipartisan bill that would let the US impose steep duties on countries buying Russian oil, complicating India-US trade talks

After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea

The operation was confirmed by the US military's European Command in a series of posts on X, which said the seizure formed part of Washington's broader action against sanctioned vessels

Venezuela crisis: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker chased by US

Russia is alarmed by US seizures of tankers that carry illicit Russian oil, which helps fund its economy

India's Russian oil imports in Jan may fall as RIL expects no deliveries

India's imports of Russian crude are likely to dip below 1 million barrels per day ‌as New Delhi seeks to clinch a trade deal ​with Washington

Progress for Ukraine peace talks uncertain as US focus shifts to Venezuela

Ukraine's allies are meeting on Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country's security after a potential ceasefire with Russia. But prospects for progress are uncertain with the Trump administration's focus shifting to Venezuela. Before the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, French President Emmanuel Macron had expressed optimism about the latest gathering of so-called coalition of the willing nations. For months, they have been exploring how to deter any future Russian aggression should it agree to stop fighting Ukraine. In a December 31 address, Macron said that allies would make concrete commitments at the summit to protect Ukraine and ensure a just and lasting peace." Macron's office said on Tuesday's meeting will gather an unprecedented number of officials attending in person, with 35 participants, including 27 heads of state and government. The US will be represented by President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared ...

India asks refiners for weekly Russian oil import data to share with US

India seeks weekly data on Russian and US oil buys as crude imports from Moscow may fall below 1 million bpd amid sensitive trade talks with Washington

Russia shares evidence of alleged drone attack on Putin's residence with US

The drone strike earlier this week targeted the presidential residence located in the Novgorod region

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system enters active service

Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia's Ministry of Defence said Tuesday, as negotiators continue to search for a breakthrough in peace talks to end Moscow's war in Ukraine. Troops held a brief ceremony to mark the occasion in neighbouring Belarus where the missiles have been deployed, the ministry said. It did not say how many missiles had been deployed or give any other details. Russian President Vladimir Putin said earlier in December that the Oreshnik would enter combat duty this month. He made the statement at a meeting with top Russian military officers, where he warned that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks. The announcement comes at a critical time for Russia-Ukraine peace talks. US President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy at his Florida resort Sunday and insisted that Kyiv and Moscow were closer than ever before to a peace settlement. Howeve

Trump meets Zelenskyy amid renewed US push to end Ukraine conflict

Security guarantees and economic proposals for Ukraine have seen progress, though the future of eastern Donbas remains unresolved and key territorial issues are still under negotiation

Zelenskyy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on December 28

A security guarantee agreement between Ukraine and the US is "almost ready" and the 20-point plan draft was 90% complete, Zelenskyy told reporters in a WhatsApp chat

US, Russia were concerned about Pak's nuclear weapons: Declassified files

Putin told Bush that uranium of Pakistani origin had been found in Iranian centrifuges, pointing to possible illegal transfers

Russia fully committed to achieving peace, says US envoy Steve Witkoff

The negotiations were held between Russia and the United States as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Washington to increase pressure on Moscow

Talks with Ukraine, Europe on ending war with Russia 'constructive': US

A White House envoy said Sunday he held productive and constructive talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Posting on social media, Steve Witkoff said the talks aimed at aligning on a shared strategic approach between Ukraine, the United States and Europe. Our shared priority is to stop the killing, ensure guaranteed security, and create conditions for Ukraine's recovery, stability, and long-term prosperity. Peace must be not only a cessation of hostilities, but also a dignified foundation for a stable future," US President Donald Trump's envoy said. The talks are part of the Trump administration's monthslong push for peace. Trump has unleashed an extensive diplomatic push to end the war, but his efforts have run into sharply conflicting demands by Moscow and Kyiv. Putin has recently signalled he is digging in on his maximalist demands on Ukraine, as Moscow's troops inch forward on the battlefield ...

Russia wants to drain Europe's investigations with sabotage campaign

In November, a train carrying almost 500 people came to a sudden halt in eastern Poland. A broken overhead line had smashed several windows, and the track ahead was damaged. Elsewhere on the line, explosives detonated under a passing freight train. No one was hurt in either case and the damage was limited, but Poland, which blamed the attack on Russia's intelligence services, responded forcefully: It deployed 10,000 troops to protect critical infrastructure. The sabotage in Poland is one of 145 incidents in an Associated Press database that Western officials say are part of a campaign of disruption across Europe masterminded by Russia. Officials say the campaign waged since President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 aims to deprive Kyiv of support, create divisions among Europeans and identify the continent's security weak spots. So far in this hybrid war, most known acts of sabotage have resulted in minimal damage nothing compared to the tens of thousands of lives l