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China Boosts Russian Oil Imports as Indian Demand Drops Amid US Tariffs
Mezha
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August 20, 2025
Chinese oil refineries have signed new contracts for Russian oil that will be shipped from ports that typically supply India, as demand from India has declined due to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Analysts estimate that at least...
Russia Backs India Amid Trump Tariffs, Calls US Pressure “Unjustified”
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Russia has thrown its weight behind India after US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs in response to New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian crude oil, calling the move “unjustified” and...
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security talks
RTE Ireland
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August 20, 2025
Russia said it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal. NATO military chiefs were...
Putin gifts random Alaskan man a $22,000 motorcycle and he has no idea why
LAD Bible
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Vladimir Putin seems to have gifted a random Alaskan man a motorcycle. Yep, Mark Warren is now the proud owner of a Ural Gear Up motorcycle with a sidecar, valued at $22,000 (£16,300). The retired fire inspector unknowingly became a viral...
Trump Rules Out US Troops for Ukraine but Offers Other Support as Russia Launches New Attack
CBN News
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August 20, 2025
The White House's attempt to end Europe's most destructive war is turning out to be a lot harder than expected. Bringing together the leaders of Russia and Ukraine for a one-on-one meeting is proving difficult as President Trump acknowledged that...
Russia says captured three settlements in Ukraine's east
The Hindu
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August 20, 2025
Service members of the 44th Separate Artillery Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fire a 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops near a front line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, August...
Russia Escalated Strikes on Ukraine Following Zelensky's White House Visit
Oil Price
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August 20, 2025
Russia launched 270 drones and 10 missiles against Ukraine on August 19, in a kinetic response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's White House talks with US President Donald Trump and key European allies. Ukrainian regional officials said...
Russia’s ally to test hypersonic missile in eastern Europe
AS
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August 20, 2025
Russia and Belarus will carry out a series of military exercises in September, named Zapad-2025, which will include drills involving nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile, according to Belarusian Defense Minister...
China Steps Up Russian Oil Purchases As Trump Tariffs Reshape Trade: 'Opportunistic Move'
News18
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August 20, 2025
Last Updated:August 20, 2025, 16:49 IST Chinese refineries secured at least 15 new cargoes of Russian crude for October and November, ranging from 700,000 to 1 million barrels. Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi...
Russia dismisses Ukraine security talks without its role
BDNews24
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Russia said on Wednesday attempts to resolve security issues relating to Ukraine without Moscow's participation were a "road to nowhere", sounding a warning to the West as it scrambles to work out guarantees for Kyiv's future protection. Foreign...
Russia and Ukraine's summit meeting should put an end to negotiation process – Lavrov
Interfax Ukraine
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August 20, 2025
Russia is ready to continue negotiations with Ukraine in any format, but a potential summit meeting must be carefully prepared and put an end to the negotiation process, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. "We are ready for...
Russia expects India to keep buying its oil, seeks trilateral talks
Kuwait Times
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August 20, 2025
NEW DELHI: Russia expects to continue supplying oil to India despite warnings from the United States, Russian embassy officials in New Delhi said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow hopes trilateral talks will soon take place with India and China. US...
America First is driving jobs and a welcome corporate return
The Blaze
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August 20, 2025
“They’re coming home — they’re all coming home.” That’s how President Donald Trump described Apple’s decision to invest $600 billion in the American economy, $100 billion more than initially expected. For decades, corporate America packed up and...
Russia spreads fake report of 1.7 million dead and missing Ukrainian soldiers — CCD
Ukrinform
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August 20, 2025
Russian propaganda is circulating a fabricated narrative alleging that Russian hackers breached the Ukrainian General Staff’s database and obtained information about “1.7 million dead and missing Ukrainian service members” since the start of the...
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talks
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal. NATO military chiefs...
Australia tells Netanyahu: Power not measured by number of people you can blow up
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Australia tells Netanyahu: Power not measured by number of people you can blow up Canberra - Saba: Australia responded strongly on Wednesday to the statements of the Israeli Prime Minister and war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he accused...
China to showcase hypersonic weapons at WWII anniversary parade
Al Mayadeen
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August 20, 2025
China will mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender with a large-scale Beijing parade showcasing new hypersonic missiles, advanced aircraft, and cutting-edge military systems. China will hold a major military parade in Beijing next...
Putin’s Men Raise Russian Flag In 3 Ukrainian Villages In Just 1 Day; Russia’s Stunning Advance
The Times of India
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August 20, 2025
Asia Cup 2025: India Squad Announced | Surya Named Captain, Gill Vice-Captain he BCCI has announced India’s 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 with Suryakumar Yadav leading the side and Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Big names like Yashasvi...
Russia imposes retaliatory sanctions against Britain
APA
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Russia has imposed personal sanctions against British media, NGOs, consulting structures, and the expert community, APA reports, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry. The sanctions were introduced as a retaliatory measure against a total of 21...
Putin discusses Ukraine war with Erdogan before potential meeting with Zelensky
The Kyiv Independent
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August 20, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Aug. 20 to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin reported. The call took place amid discussions over a potential venue for a meeting between...