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India’s crude oil imports from Russia dipped slightly in September but still accounted for over 34% of total imports. Despite U.S. pressure, Russian oil remains cost-effective for Indian refiners, who are slowly diversifying without reducing dependence significantly

  Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” in Beijing amid strengthened ties and shared opposition to U.S. influence. Their talks follow a regional summit and precede China’s military parade marking WWII’s end

A major Russian drone and missile attack struck Kyiv, killing at least eight, including two children, and injuring 45. Nearly 100 buildings were damaged in the rare central-city strike, as Zelenskyy urged stronger global response amid faltering US-led peace efforts

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that granting Ukraine concessions to Russia would be “a trap” rewarding Moscow’s aggression. As peace talks stall, Ukraine escalated strikes on Russian infrastructure, including the Druzhba pipeline, deepening tensions with Hungary and EU allies

US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, including 25% on Russian oil imports, to pressure an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. India rejected the move as “unjustified,” vowing to protect its national interests and economic security

The Ukraine war enters its fourth year as Trump’s Alaska summit with Putin benefits Russia by sidelining Kyiv and weakening Western unity. Zelenskyy’s Washington visit with European leaders sought damage control, but Trump’s vague commitments leave Ukraine’s prospects uncertain

Ahead of meeting Donald Trump with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced pressure as Trump suggested Kyiv surrender claims to Crimea and NATO membership aspirations. While Europe rejected territorial concessions, Trump highlighted Russian concessions and promised U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine

K Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined European leaders in the “Coalition of the Willing” to support peace efforts in Ukraine. Praising Donald Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin, he stressed that any settlement must include Volodymyr Zelenskyy and robust security guarantees for Kyiv

US First Lady Melania Trump wrote a heartfelt peace letter to Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the Ukraine war and protect children. The letter was delivered ahead of Trump’s Alaska summit.

EU leaders urged US President Donald Trump to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty in his upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin, warning against land concessions without Kyiv’s consent. They stressed peace must respect international law, as fears grow over Russia’s ambitions and potential territorial swaps

Putin met Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff ahead of a looming US deadline demanding a peace deal with Ukraine. Failure could result in steep economic penalties. Trump has condemned Russia’s intensifying strikes on civilians despite previous appeals to de-escalate.

The ceasefire will last from 6 pm Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday to midnight (2100 GMT) following Easter Sunday

No institution worth its name can remain relevant if it fails to address the emerging realities

I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday”. "A lot of work's been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end”: Trump

The resolution, that was adopted with 93 votes in favour, 65 abstentions and 18 votes against, called for a “de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine

By projecting Ukraine as a villain in the ongoing conflict, US President Trump is playing a dangerous game that could further alienate America’s traditional allies, including Europe

Russian authorities have been requested to provide an update on the remaining Indians in the Russian armed forces, and also to ensure their safety, wellbeing and early discharge, says Kirti Vardhan Singh

Before his inauguration on Monday, Trump had vowed to end the Ukraine war before even taking office, raising expectations he would leverage aid to force Kyiv to make concessions to Moscow.

The two soldiers who, although wounded, survived, were taken to Kyiv, and are communicating with Ukrainian security services, says Zelenskyy

Slams US decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-supplied longer-range missiles