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India and Russia reaffirmed their strategic partnership just a day after the U.S. imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods over its continued oil trade with Moscow.
Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, where both leaders emphasized the value of their bilateral cooperation.
"We are committed to further active cooperation in order to form a new, more just and sustainable world order, ensure the supremacy of international law, and jointly combat modern challenges and threats," Shoigu told Doval in televised comments.
Shoigu highlighted their mutual goal of shaping a fairer global order, while Doval confirmed expectations for President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India later this year.
The discussions took place shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff increase on Indian imports, citing India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil.
This move, which takes effect 28 August and raises total tariffs to 50%, marks a sharp shift in U.S.-India relations.
Doval's visit also includes talks on Russian crude imports and India’s long-standing defense partnership with Moscow.
Notably, India signed a $5.5 billion deal for Russian S-400 missile systems in 2018, but final deliveries are now expected in 2026–2027.
While India has diversified its arms sources, Russia remains a critical partner in its defence strategy.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources reported a significant movement of U.S. military aircraft towards the Middle East in recent hours. Dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refuelling tankers and heavy transport aircraft were observed heading eastwards, presumably to staging points in the region.
Snow and ice stalled travellers in northwest Europe on Wednesday, forcing around a thousand to spend the night in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport but delighting others who set out to explore a snow-blanketed Paris on sledges and skis.
Diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalated as Japan slams China's export ban on dual-use goods. Markets have wobbled as fears grow over a potential rare earth embargo affecting global supply chains.
Two people have been killed after a private helicopter crashed at a recreation centre in Russia’s Perm region, Russian authorities and local media have said.
Iran’s chief justice has warned protesters there will be “no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic”, as rights groups reported a rising death toll during what observers describe as the country’s biggest wave of unrest in three years.
Türkiye’s UN envoy called on the international community on Thursday to maintain strong support for the elimination of Syria’s remaining chemical weapons, stressing that the task is both a legal obligation and a critical priority for regional security and humanitarian protection.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Thursday that the text of a bilateral security guarantee between Kyiv and Washington is "essentially ready" to be finalised with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran’s Commander-in-Chief of Army, Major General Amir Hatami has warned against hostile rhetoric from U.S. and Israeli officials. “Iran considers the intensification of the enemies' rhetoric against the Iranian nation as a threat and will not leave its continuation unanswered,” Hatami said.
Türkiye says it's prepared a self-sustaining international stabilisation force for Gaza and has already begun training, Defence Minister Yaşar Güler said, reiterating Ankara’s readiness to deploy troops to support humanitarian efforts and help end the fighting.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed reports that Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s toppled leader, was previously offered asylum in Türkiye.
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