India has already purchased nearly 16 million barrels of Russian crude so far in March 2026, translating to roughly 1.6 million barrels per day, indicating a sharp uptick.
Jaishankar makes it clear in meeting with Poland's Radosław Sikorski that India’s issue was not just with US tariffs, but also actions taken by EU to curb purchases of Russian oil.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.
December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.
Ahead of the Russian President's visit and the Annual India-Russia Summit, Russian spokesperson says they are finding ways to not let US sanctions affect volume of oil trade with India.
The tanker filled with Russian crude is now idling in the Baltic Sea, a sign of potential disruption in oil trade after US tightened sanctions on Moscow.
Trump's goal of ending the Iranian nuclear programme cannot be accomplished without overthrowing the Islamic regime in Iran, which is likely not possible without a ground invasion.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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