US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he had a “wonderful” phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he extended birthday greetings and praised Modi’s leadership. Writing on Truth Social, Trump revealed that Modi thanked him for supporting initiatives aimed at ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Earlier in the day, President Trump personally...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for imposing tariffs on nations that continue to conduct business with Russia, describing it as the “right idea” in response to Moscow’s ongoing military aggression. Speaking in an interview with ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz, Zelenskyy emphasized that punitive economic measures remain a strong deterrent...
Kyiv: A series of Russian drone and missile strikes on Sunday, September 7, triggered massive fires across the Ukrainian capital, leaving three people dead, including an infant, and injuring at least 18 others. The assault caused significant destruction in both government and residential areas of Kyiv, with emergency services battling flames in multiple districts. According...
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephonic conversation with PM Modi on Saturday. During the call, Modi reaffirmed India’s support for all efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in...
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said that President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports was designed as “aggressive economic leverage” to pressure Russia into halting its military campaign in Ukraine. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance explained that the tariffs, including an additional 25% duty tied to India’s...
Washington: In a sharp rebuke to India’s energy strategy, US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro has labelled New Delhi the “Maharaj of tariffs” and accused it of running a “profiteering scheme” by importing Russian oil. Navarro confirmed that punitive tariffs of 50% on Indian imports will take effect as planned next week, including...
Russia launched its largest wave of drone and missile attacks since mid-July, targeting multiple regions in Ukraine and killing one person while injuring several others. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, some of the missiles were directed at a US-owned business in western Ukraine that manufactures everyday products such as coffee machines. The attack wounded...
Ukraine is pressing for strong security guarantees as a condition for any peace agreement with Russia, following high-level talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and European leaders. While Washington has pledged involvement, questions remain over the scope of these guarantees and whether they will extend beyond the material and financial aid...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Tuesday that security guarantees for Ukraine are likely to be finalized within the next 10 days. The announcement came after his meetings with US President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington. Zelensky revealed during a press briefing that details of the guarantees would soon be formalized on paper,...
The Congress party on Wednesday sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff and additional penalty on India, effective August 1. The opposition alleged that Modi’s “failed foreign policy” and his close relations with Trump have led to this economic setback for the country. In a post on...