Delhi turns to American, Canadian, and Emirati oil suppliers amid Western pressure
However, Russia remains its top oil source, keeping Moscow’s war machine alive and capable of killing more Ukrainian civilians.
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Russian oil floats in limbo as EU sanctions trap tankers near India
The Achilles and Elyte sit stranded, while pressure mounts on Delhi to choose sides in a wartime economy.
India helps Russia to increase Ukrainian civilian death rate with octogen explosives exports worth $1,5 million
Octogen exports from Telangana-based Ideal Detonators empower Russia’s arsenal, as Ukraine suffers record casualties during the last months.
Frontline report: Russia plans to import one million Indian workers as war drains domestic labor pool
The imported laborers are being assigned to keep essential services running—from municipal operations to basic infrastructure—jobs previously filled by Russians now fighting in Ukraine.
Bloomberg: EU sanctions squeeze Rosneft’s Indian refiner — buyers now forced to pay in advance
Nayara Energy imposes financial demands on traders amid rising fears over deal enforcement.
As Trump threatens sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, India prepares to switch suppliers to avoid fallout
India eyes alternatives in Guyana, Brazil, and Canada.
Canada’s uranium could replace Russia’s resources, choking off Kremlin money, say expert
Beyond oil and gas, Canada’s uranium production offers the West a rare chance to break nuclear dependency on Russia and Kazakhstan, says expert John Kirton.
From India to Egypt: Leak reveals scope of sanctioned JSC Russian Helicopters’ international network
InformNapalm reveals extensive foreign links in major defense data breach.
Frontline report: Russia faces oil price collapse as OPEC+ hikes production again
With Urals crude at its lowest since 2023, Moscow’s budget faces major damage.
Media: Leaked memo shows Trump-era US pulled out of EU sanctions plan
Top European envoys warn of major risks if unity continues to collapse.
“Threat of nuclear war in Asia will increase attention to Ukraine,” Zelenskyy’s adviser Podoliak explains unexpected connection
India–Pakistan conflict may accelerate global push to end Ukraine war, he continues.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry calls India and Pakistan for diplomatic dialogue in their conflict
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry urged India and Pakistan to avoid actions that could further destabilize the South Asian region.
Expert: India strikes Pakistan like Russia attacking Ukraine, except Pakistan has 150 nuclear warheads
India and Pakistan's nuclear arsenals hold back the threat of full-scale war.
War between India and Pakistan may starve Kyiv’s defenses
A full-scale war between India and Pakistan could spike global weapons prices, disrupt drone supply chains, and deprive Ukraine’s army of essential ammunition as a new arms race begins.
Ukrainian cyber intelligence exposes Russian sanctions evasion scheme involving French equipment
An investigation by InformNapalm revealed that Indian company Park Controls & Communications deceived a French manufacturer while supplying equipment to Russian defense enterprises.
Russia’s oil trade with China and India stalls as largest-ever energy sanctions drive up shipping costs
Russian crude oil trade to China and India grinds to halt as unprecedented sanctions trigger shipping cost surge
iStories: New US sanctions affected vessels that transported a fifth of Russia’s oil exports in 2024
India has stated it will not reduce its purchases of Russian oil, while China has yet to comment on the new sanctions.
Washington Post: Russia tricks Indians into recruiting for war against Ukraine
Upon arrival, their passports were confiscated, they were forced to sign documents they couldn't understand, and with minimal training, found themselves on the frontlines of a war they never intended to fight.
Another Indian national killed in Ukraine serving in Russian army
India intensifies diplomatic efforts with Moscow, demanding immediate discharge of remaining Indian nationals from the Russian forces.
Reuters: Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India
Sources note that these sanctions will significantly reduce the fleet of ships available to deliver crude from Russia, with one source noting: ''it's going to drop off a cliff.''