Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has launched a sharp critique of US President Donald Trump, arguing that his policies “pushed India and Russia closer” and created a long-term strategic deficit for the United States. Rubin said Trump “deserves a Nobel Prize” — sarcastically — for uniting New Delhi and Moscow while alienating India with tariffs and confusing foreign policy choices.
India is drastically cutting Russian oil imports ahead of the November 21 U.S. sanctions deadline targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, signaling a seismic shift in global energy geopolitics.
US President Donald Trump admitted he once thought the Ukraine war would be the “easiest” to solve because of his relationship with Vladimir Putin, but now says the Russian leader has “really let me down.” Speaking in the UK alongside Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump criticized Putin’s actions, urged nations to stop buying Russian oil, and claimed he feels “an obligation” to end the conflict.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washington is prepared to take strong measures against Russia over its war in Ukraine. Speaking after meetings with EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, Bessent said “business as usual has not worked,” while Trump signaled readiness for a “second phase” of sanctions targeting Russian oil buyers.
US President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on China and India, the two biggest buyers of Russian oil. The request, conveyed during a meeting with EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, reflects Trump’s push to pressure Vladimir Putin by targeting Moscow’s energy revenues. If adopted, it would mark a major shift in EU strategy from sanctions to tariffs.
Donald Trump signaled a softer stance on imposing secondary tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil after his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin. Here’s what he said and what it means for US-India-China trade relations.
The US and China have agreed to extend their trade truce for 90 days, delaying steep tariff hikes and buying time for negotiations on key disputes including technology, energy, and rare earth minerals.
While the EU and U.S. criticize India’s Russian oil imports, new trade data reveals the West is still deeply engaged in billion-dollar trade with Moscow. Is this hypocrisy or realpolitik?
Trump hits India with a 50% tariff over Russian oil ties, straining US-India relations. Experts cite diplomatic snubs and failed trade talks as deeper causes.