US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed some of the “richest families in India” benefited from the purchase of Russian crude oil, while reiterating plans to boost tariffs on the South Asian nation.

Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister, Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin, on August 6 held a meeting with Vinay Kumar, India’s Ambassador to Russia. The two sides discussed ways to further intensify the multifaceted India-Russia Special Privileged Strategic Partnership.

India's state-run refiners Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum have bought Russian oil for September and October delivery, resuming purchases after discounts widened, two company officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday.

Russian diplomat Roman Babushkin, in a press briefing, laid out the red carpet for India to export its products to Russia amid punitive US tariffs while castigating Trump for humiliating its 'friends'.

The trade deal talks with EAEU were stalled in early 2022 after the Ukraine war. The grouping comprises Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, apart from Russia.

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict serves as a pivotal laboratory for modern warfare, offering crucial strategic and tactical insights particularly relevant for India's national security

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul accused China of enabling Russia’s war in Ukraine by supplying vital goods and buying Russian oil and gas. His remarks in Tokyo came ahead of Trump, Zelenskyy,