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'India Experiencing Cost Of Supporting Putin': US Senator Warns Against Buying Russian Oil
US Senator Lindsey Graham on Thursday slammed countries still buying oil from Russia and hinted that such nations will face consequences, saying that "India is experiencing the cost of supporting Putin". He singled out India, China, and Brazil,...

Russian Attack on Kyiv Unleashes International Fury
Russian missiles and drones ripped through apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 23 people including four children, authorities said, in an attack the United States warned undermines peace efforts. Russia has...

It’s not just about Russian oil!
This weakens the claim that Russian oil is indispensable for India’s energy security. Or that a halt would send global oil prices soaring.India has chosen to bear a 25 per cent additional tariff on its exports to the US rather than halt purchases...

A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 21 people, injures dozens
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a major air attack on Kyiv early on Thursday that included a rare strike on the center of Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21 people, wounding 48 and damaging European Union diplomatic offices, authorities...

European countries want to know details of Russia-US negotiations on Ukraine
European officials allied with Washington hope to learn details of Russia-US negotiations on settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, APA reports citing The Atlantic magazine. "European officials say they’ve grown mystified by what exactly [Russian...

Europe floats 40 km buffer zone between Russia-Ukraine in push for peace
European leaders are quietly exploring a proposal to establish a 40-kilometre buffer zone between Russian and Ukrainian forces as part of a possible peace framework, APA reports citing Politico. The idea, though still tentative, has reportedly...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025, 6:30 pm ET Click here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. Click here to see ISW's interactive map of Ukraine's offensive in...

Trump ‘Not Happy’ But ‘Not Surprised’, Says White House Over Russian Strikes On Ukraine
Washington: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said that US President Donald Trump was “not happy” but “not surprised” over air strikes carried out by Russia on Ukraine. “He was not happy about this news, but he was also not...

Russia Launches Long-Range Strikes On Ukrainian Military Targets
Russia launched long-range strikes on Ukrainian military targets using a variety of weapons, including hypersonic air-launched Kinzhal missiles, the Defence Ministry in Moscow reported Thursday, RT said. According to RT, the operation struck...

Russia chooses ballistics instead of negotiating table, Zelenskyy says in Kyiv attack aftermath
Published on 28/08/2025 - 15:55 GMT+2 Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Moscow over its massive aerial strike on Ukrainian cities overnight on Thursday, stating that "Russia chooses ballistics instead of the negotiating table.”...

Watch: Ukrainian Navy ship hit by Russian drone; one killed, several missing
Russia escalated attacks on Ukraine, sinking the reconnaissance ship Simferopol in the Danube River delta, resulting in a crew member's death. Simultaneously, a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 21 people, including children,...

UN Chief Condemns Russia’s Missile and Drone Attacks on Kyiv
UN Secretary-General António Guterres sharply condemned Russia’s nighttime missile-and-drone attack on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, in which civilians were killed and injured. In a post on X, he emphasized that attacks against civilians and...

Mechel Faces Major Losses and Production Halt Amid Russian Coal Crisis
Coal mine in the village of Borodino, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, September 28, 2023. Getty Images/Alexander Manzyuk As Reuters reports Reuters The Russian mining and metallurgical company Mechel reported a substantial decline in its financial...

‘Cost of supporting Putin’: US Senator Lindsey Graham targets India, warns China and Brazil over Russian oil
Trump Tariff: US Senator Lindsey Graham has criticised countries which are continuing to buy Russian oil, directly naming India, China, and Brazil. In a post on X, he accused these nations of “propping up Putin’s war machine” and claimed their...

Russian Military Attack Elderly Woman In Bilozerka With Drone
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Kherson Regional Military Administration on Telegram . “Russian military attacked an elderly woman in Bilozerka with a drone. As a result of explosives being dropped from the...

BREAKING: Lawrence Brownlee Cancels Russia Concert
Lawrence Brownlee has canceled his Russia concert at Zaryadye Hall. The tenor issued a statement regarding the cancelation, noting, “To all my fans, friends, and supporters: I have chosen to withdraw from the upcoming performance at Zaryadye Hall...

Russia launches 2nd biggest air assault of Ukraine war, killing 19 and damaging EU building
KYIV - Kyiv was bombarded overnight by Russia’s second-biggest aerial attack since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with at least 19 people killed, including four children, according to officials. Buildings belonging to the European Union and...

Senator John Cornyn addresses Russia, China and Iran policy concerns in recent posts
Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas who has won multiple U.S. Senate elections since 2002, posted a series of statements on August 28, 2025, addressing foreign policy concerns involving Russia, China, and Iran.In his first post at 11:25...
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