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China’s Xi seeks to boost investment, expand economic ties with Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin derided the sanctions as an unfriendly act, saying they would not significantly affect the Russian economy and talked up Russia’s importance to the global oil market.
International

Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil majors over Ukraine

The US Treasury Department said Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, were targeted in a bid to damage Moscow’s ability to fund its war machine.
International

US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

US President Donald Trump’s reversal came just days after he announced that he would meet Putin in the Hungarian capital within two weeks, following what he called a productive phone call to end Russia’s war.
International

Trump says doesn’t want ‘wasted’ meeting with Putin

Indian sources said the cut was not visible yet, though it could be reflected in import numbers for December or January.
International

India already cutting Russian oil imports by 50% after US talks, White House official says

In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia’s 2022 invasion, US President Donald Trump said he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest within the next two weeks for what would be their second summit since the American’s return to power.
International

Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after ‘great’ call

For months, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) resisted US pressure, with Indian officials defending the purchases as vital to national energy security.
International

Trump says Modi has assured him India will not buy Russian oil

Some US carriers have told the Trump administration that direct East Coast flights to China are not economically feasible because of the added expense of not flying over Russia.
Transport & Logistics

Chinese airlines oppose Trump plan to stop flying over Russia on US routes

The Court of Appeal says the arbitration tribunal made findings “contrary to the factual position” that the parties had made.
International

Singapore court sets aside US$307.8 million award in Vietnam state firm’s dispute with US-sanctioned Russian contractor

Some US carriers have told the Trump administration that direct East Coast flights to China are not economically feasible because of the added expense of not flying over Russia.
Transport & Logistics

Trump proposes barring Chinese airlines flying over Russia on US flights

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