Trump Takes Hard Line Ahead of Zelenskyy Talks, Signals Skepticism Over Ukraine Peace Plan

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of discussions on Ukraine’s proposed peace framework and security guarantees. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump has adopted a firm and uncompromising stance ahead of his expected meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, making it clear that Kyiv’s latest peace push holds little value without Washington’s approval. His remarks underline the decisive influence the United States continues to exercise over any potential resolution to the Ukraine war […]

Will US Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies Be Effective, and Why Is Trump Imposing Them Now?

Donald Trump has announced US sanctions on oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil in response to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. (PC: Reuters)

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, signaling a significant shift in President Donald Trump’s approach toward ending the war in Ukraine. This marks the first major punitive action against Russia since Trump returned to office in January. What Has Been Announced The sanctions, announced by […]