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India Becomes World's Second-Largest Arms Importer After Ukraine
India was the second-largest arms importer, though its imports decreased by 9.3% in the two periods. Even with the reduction, India was the biggest market for arms exports from Russia and France, though its Russian purchases dropped sharply.
Trump Warns Russia of Possible Sanctions
"Due to the fact that Russia is totally 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield at this moment, I am seriously thinking about imposing large-scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED," Trump wrote on his social media site, Truth Social.
Ukraine peace deal will happen 'fairly quickly or not at all', Says Donald Trump
But as they met at the Oval Office and later gave a press briefing, Trump overruled Starmer's appeals, repeating what he has often said: the war must end quickly.
Russia Extends Rare Earth Metal Supply Offer to the U.S.
Addressing the media in Moscow on Monday, Press Secretary to the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Russia has rich reserves of rare earth metals, which are sought by the U.S., and any subsequent agreement could reinforce bilateral relations.
US Aligns With Russia on Ukraine Vote at UN in Major Policy Shift
The move is a dramatic change from Washington's earlier position, where it had always stood with Kyiv and against Moscow.
Trump Claims ‘Very Good Talks’ with Putin, Says Zelensky ‘Not Very Important’ for Meeting
During a conversation with Fox News, Trump disclosed that he had "good talks" with Russian President Putin but not Ukrainian leaders, amid US efforts for diplomatic solutions to end the three-year war. But he then conceded that Zelensky and Putin both "would have to get together" for peace to be declared.
Russia and US Set to Appoint Ambassadors, Form Negotiating Teams for Ukraine Peace Talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov states that regular consultations between the two countries on Ukraine will begin as soon as teams are assigned to negotiate. While briefing the media in Riyadh on Tuesday after holding talks with US officials, Lavrov confirmed the same.
Russian Officials Visit Riyadh to Lay Groundwork for Trump-Putin Meeting
In the U.S. delegation will be Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East representative Steve Witkoff.
US Missile Defense Plan Will Escalate, Not Ease, Tensions with Moscow: Russian Foreign Ministry
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday for the development of a new missile defense system for the country.
Putin Highlights 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' in Russia-India Relations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said President Putin sent heartfelt congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India's 76th Republic Day.
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