Russian President expressed concerns over Pakistan’s proliferation programme with then US President in 2001 & 2005. Bush too raised fears over Pakistan support for Iran’s nuclear plan.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed US aid calling it ‘effective assistance in liberating the territories temporarily occupied by the Russian aggressor.’
Relations between Russia and US have become more hostile since Moscow invaded Ukraine over a year ago. Washington and its allies oppose Russian influence in West Africa.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters that the military alliance has not noticed any change in Russia's nuclear posture following the threats.
Biden in a speech stated that Putin is 'not joking' when he talks about the use of tactical nuclear weapons and is taking the risk of 'Armageddon' seriously.
Trump, who's hinted at seeking re-election, has supported Putin’s actions throughout Russia-Ukraine war, calling Russian president's move to send troops into eastern Ukraine 'genius'.
Switching to LNG alone will not grant India energy security. It must be backed up by increased electrification of cooking, industrial processes, and transportation.
Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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