Russia has suffered a major economic setback, after China and India halted their purchases of Kremlin oil. Oil and gas revenues are vital sources of revenue, accounting for between a third and half of Russia 's federal budget over the last decade. In particular, these revenues play a key role in helping Putin to finance his war in Ukraine.

India's efforts to pare back a longstanding reliance on Russian military hardware is bearing fruit after the courting of new Western allies and a rapidly growing domestic arms industry, analysts say.

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, India became a major buyer of Russian crude oil that was widely sanctioned by the West. That may be about to change.

"India not just regional but world leader, its position crucial for lasting peace, not temporary ceasefire," says Zelenskyy aide who worked with NSA Doval

The United States has clarified to India that tankers loaded with Russian oil have to discharge by Feb. 27 under the latest sanctions targeting Moscow's oil revenue, India's oil secretary Pankaj Jain told reporters at an event.

Indian officials have zeroed in on two of Trump’s top priorities — the economy and immigration — hoping to make small concessions that yield big dividends.

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's Intel Chief nominee, confronted over her views on Putin and Ukraine during a heated Senate hearing.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Ukraine has no confirmation of Indian fighters for Russia. Kyiv claims nations like North Korea and Cuba have been duped into supporting Russia's war. India is urged to assist in returning ...

Ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th US President, a top Ukranian official on Monday said Kyiv expects that he would take a lead not only on humanitarian issues but also be a leader for “global solutions”,

India was also interested in acquiring Tu-160M ... asks countries to get ready for... Russia-Ukraine war: Who are 'Bucha Witches', women volunteers who gun down Russian drones in Kyiv?

Russian forces seize Velikaya Novoselka, Ukraine's last stronghold in southern Donbass, marking a crucial victory in the ongoing conflict.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Hovering over any analysis of the long-term repercussions of famine for children are legions of ghosts: the thousands, perhaps millions, who die during a food crisis, as well as those never born due to the chilling effect on fertility and reproduction.