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Rubio calls India’s Russian oil imports a ‘point of irritation’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described ‘s continued oil imports from Russia as a “point of irritation” for Washington.
Speaking to Fox News Radio, Rubio said, “Unfortunately, that is helping to sustain the Russian war effort. So it is most certainly a point of irritation in our relationship with India, not the only point of irritation.”
US President Trump has signed an order imposing , including 25% duties on goods from India.
He also added penalties due to India’s reliance on Russia for oil and military equipment.
India has faced pressure from Western countries, including the United States, to reduce its ties with Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
New Delhi has resisted, citing its longstanding relationship with Russia, through the alliance and bilaterally, and its economic needs.
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Zelenskyy: Russia Launched Over 3,800 Drones, 260 Missiles in July
Russia used over 3,800 drones and nearly 260 missiles for its attacks on Ukraine in July, according to Ukrainian President .
In a post on social media, he urged “increased pressure on Moscow and additional sanctions.”
“They must target everything that enables such attacks to continue,” he wrote in the wake of a deadly attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
Zelenskyy added that the Russian attacks can only be stopped through joint efforts by the US, Europe, and other global actors.
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Skip next section Trump calls Russian attack ‘disgusting’ as envoy heads to Moscow
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Trump calls Russian attack ‘disgusting’ as envoy heads to Moscow
US President criticized the latest Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, suggesting that new sanctions against Moscow were coming.
“Russia, I think it’s disgusting what they’re doing,” Trump told journalists as he took questions after an executive order signing at the White House.
Trump, who initially gave Russia 50 days to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine or face tariffs, on Monday and said Tuesday the countdown was now at 10 days.
On Thursday, he said, “I don’t know that sanctions bother him,” referring his Russian counterpart .
White House envoy Steve Witkoff was expected to travel to Russia, but it was not clear if he would meet with Putin.
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Skip next section Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 31
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Death toll from Russian attack on Kyiv rises to 31
The death toll from Russian missile and drone strikes on on Thursday has risen to 31, President said Friday.
The toll was revised upward after rescuers recovered more bodies, including a two-year-old child from a residential building in the Sviatoshynsky district.
“Once again, this vile strike by Russia demonstrates the need for increased pressure on Moscow and additional sanctions,” Zelenskyy wrote on social media.
“No matter how much the Kremlin denies their effectiveness, sanctions do work – and they must be strengthened. They must target everything that enables such attacks to continue.”
The mayor of the Ukrainian capital, Vitali Klitschko, said more than 150 people had been injured, including 16 children.
Klitschko said it was the highest number of children wounded in a single night since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it had targeted Ukrainian military airfields and ammunition depots linked to Kyiv’s military-industrial complex.
However, officials reported that schools and hospitals were damaged in 27 locations across the city.
City authorities have declared Friday a day of mourning.
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Welcome to our coverage
Kyiv is observing a day of mourning following Thursday’s deadly bombardment, one of the worst attacks since Russia launched its full-scale offensive in February 2022.
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the geopolitical fallout. US President Donald Trump’s patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be wearing thin.
Over the past few days, Trump has repeatedly shortened the deadline to impose sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
His envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to travel to Russia after his current stop in Israel. The outcome of the trip could be telling.
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