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US President Donald Trump resorts to blatant hypocrisy, grants one-year exemption from sanctions to Hungary over purchase of Russian oil and gas

This was the first meeting between Orbán and Trump since the latter swore in as the US President for the second time.

Trump says he will visit ‘Great Friend’ Modi in India next year as trade negotiations progress

US President Donald Trump confirmed a potential visit to India next year, calling PM Modi a "great friend." He said trade talks are "going very well" and praised India for reducing its oil imports from Russia, a key point in the negotiations.

India’s crude imports from Russia rebound in October: Read what drives the monthly fluctuations in India’s energy procurement strategy amid US tariffs pressure

The primary refiner in India started using Russian oil again, purchasing five shipments for delivery in December.

Donald Trump again warns of ‘massive tariffs’ if India continues to buy Russian oil

Donald Trump's regular claims on the purchase of Russian oil have been repeatedly denied by the Modi government.

‘No phone call between PM and Trump’: MEA after Trump claimed India ‘promised’ not to buy Russian oil

Donald Trump had alleged, "I was not happy that India was buying oil, and he (Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia." He added that it might take a little time, but the process would be "over soon."

Dollar dethroned? India’s use of Chinese yuan for Russian oil redraws the global financial map

As India continues to purchase Russian crude oil despite Donald Trump’s additional 25% tariff, Indian refiners now have started making payments to Russia in China currency Yuan.

Taiwan becomes largest importer of Russian naptha in 2025, pays over $1.3 billion to Moscow amid US tariff war on countries buying from Russia:...

Between December 2022 and August 2025, China was by far the largest global buyer of Russian energy, purchasing 44% of Russia’s coal.

Hungary PM schools Poland PM on Russia-Ukraine war, reminds him that leaders should serve their own country: Read why Viktor Orban is refusing to...

While the feud between Hungary and Poland has spilled over into scathing exchanges on X, the spat began on 29th September when, Polish PM Donald Tusk, speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, declared the Ukraine war as “our war”. He stressed that Russia’s victory in the ongoing war ‘threaten’ Poland, Europe and the world, inflicting consequences for future generations.

Venezuela’s oil wealth: Through US sanctions, regime change and power plays, India’s energy security needs to balance a geopolitical tightrope

In San Cristóbal (40%) and Carabobo-1 (~18%), ONGC Videsh still has stock. Caracas agreed to pay some of the about $600 million in unpaid oil dividends after 2023–24 flexibility, but additional US tightening forced ONGC to look for its own unique US licenses to operate and collect debts.

MEA hits out at NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte’s derogatory comment on PM Modi and Putin, says NATO leadership should exercise responsibility in public statements

"India's energy imports are meant to ensure predictable and affordable energy prices for the Indian people. India will continue to safeguard its national interest and economic security", Randhir Jaiswal stated.

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