Trump Spares India, Targets China: 100% Tariff Threat in New Push Against Russia’s Allies
Donald Trump has shifted his tariff war, sparing India after months of criticism and targeting China with threats of 50–100% duties for its Russian oil purchases. The recalibration reflects Washington’s need to keep India from aligning further with Moscow and Beijing, while pressuring China as the key enabler of Vladimir Putin.
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Putin Warns Ukraine: Peace Talks or Full Military Offensive Amid Trump’s Mediation Efforts
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine that Moscow will achieve all its objectives militarily if no peace deal is reached. Speaking in China after a military parade, Putin said he was open to talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky but only under Moscow’s conditions. His remarks come as US President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to broker peace while Western allies pledge fresh support for Kyiv.
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Putin Pays Rs 2.2 Crore Cash to Refuel Jets at Trump Alaska Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin was forced to pay nearly $250,000 (Rs 2.2 crore) in cash to refuel his jets during the Trump-Putin Alaska summit, as US sanctions blocked banking access. Here’s why it happened and what it means for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Trump-Zelensky Meeting Sparks Hope for Peace Deal: ‘Good Chance of Ending Russia-Ukraine War’
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held their best meeting yet at the White House, fueling hopes for a peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Talks included security guarantees, NATO, U.S. air support, and a possible trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin.
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Lavrov’s USSR Sweatshirt Sparks Controversy at Trump-Putin Alaska Summit
At the Trump-Putin Alaska Summit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov wore a USSR sweatshirt, sparking global reactions. Analysts call it a nod to Kremlin’s imperial ambitions as Trump and Putin fail to reach a Ukraine peace deal.
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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: Will Zelensky Join?
The August 15, 2025 Trump-Putin Alaska Summit could become a turning point in the Russia-Ukraine war — and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may join. Explore the stakes, symbolism, and possible outcomes.
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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: High-Stakes Peace Talks Set for August 15
President Donald Trump will host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, for crucial peace talks on Ukraine. The summit could mark a turning point in the three-year war, with discussions expected on a ceasefire, territorial control, and sanctions relief.
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Russia and Ukraine Complete Emotional Prisoner Exchange Amid Escalating Conflict
In a major humanitarian agreement Russia and Ukraine Complete Emotional Prisoner Exchange Amid Escalating Conflict. In a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, both nations conducted a high-profile prisoner exchange, bringing emotional reunions and cautious optimism. The Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange took place over two consecutive days Monday and Tuesday following direct peace talks in Istanbul on June 2.
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Ukraine and Russia Agree to Exchange 6,000 Fallen Soldiers and Wounded POWs Amid Stalled Peace Talks
Amid ongoing hostilities, Ukraine and Russia Agree to Exchange 6,000 Fallen Soldiers and Wounded POWs Amid Stalled Peace Talks. In a rare moment of agreement, Ukraine and Russia have reached an accord to exchange 6,000 fallen soldiers each, alongside a swap of seriously wounded prisoners of war (POWs) and young soldiers aged 18 to 25. The announcement was made following direct negotiations held in Istanbul, Turkey, on Monday, offering a glimmer of humanity in a war that continues to devastate thousands of lives.
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US Lawmakers Target China and India with Proposed 500% Tariffs Over Russian Oil Trade
In a significant geopolitical development, US Lawmakers Target China and India with Proposed 500% Tariffs Over Russian Oil Trade. US lawmakers are intensifying pressure on China and India over their continued purchases of Russian oil. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal are spearheading a bipartisan push for sanctions aimed at countries that, according to them, are indirectly funding Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
Their proposal includes a staggering 500% tariff on imports from nations trading oil and related products with Russia a dramatic escalation in the global economic effort to isolate Moscow.
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