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Russia Maintains Position as Top Global Oil Producer Despite Western Pressure, Putin Asserts
Oct 17, 2025 01:42 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia continues to be among the world's leading oil producers despite facing what he calls "unfair competition." Speaking at a Moscow energy conference, Putin highlighted Russia's 10% share of global production with an expected 510 million tonnes by year-end, while addressing Western pressure on trading partners and criticizing European nations for harming their own economies by reducing Russian energy purchases.
Trump's Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases: Impact on Moscow-Delhi Relations and US-India Trade Negotiations
Sep 26, 2025 01:29 pm CST
This article examines NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claims that US President Donald Trump's tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil are significantly impacting Moscow-Delhi relations. The piece details recent diplomatic exchanges between Modi and Putin, Trump's calls for NATO countries to impose similar measures, and ongoing US-India trade negotiations aimed at resolving tensions over the 50% tariffs imposed on Indian goods.