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Ukrainian underwater drones have struck two tankers, used within Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea as confirmed by a Ukrainian security official. The attacks took place on Friday and Saturday with Kyiv acknowledging responsibility after reports of explosions targeting the vessels.

read also: Ukraine Moves Toward Peace Deal Framework With Russia

A security source stated that Sea Baby maritime drones were deployed in a coordinated mission involving the Security Service of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Navy.

Russia has not released an official reaction to the strikes. According to the Ukrainian source both tankers sustained severe damage rendering them unable to operate.

The source added that the outcome significantly disrupts Russian oil logistics. Russia relies on hundreds of tankers many registered under various flags to continue transporting its oil despite international sanctions.

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Trump’s Claim of Modi Pledge to Stop Russian Oil Purchases Draws Swift Denial from India https://theedgemedia.in/trump-claim-modi-russian-oil-denied-india https://theedgemedia.in/trump-claim-modi-russian-oil-denied-india#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:26:28 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=26102 New Delhi| Following a series of earlier disputed statements about India, former U.S. Presnewident Donald Trump on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop buying oil from Russia — a step Trump described as a major move to increase pressure on Moscow over the Ukraine war. Trump added that […]

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New Delhi| Following a series of earlier disputed statements about India, former U.S. Presnewident Donald Trump on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop buying oil from Russia — a step Trump described as a major move to increase pressure on Moscow over the Ukraine war. Trump added that the shift would take time but that the process had begun.

New Delhi quickly rejected the claim. India’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said he had no information of any such conversation between Modi and Trump on Wednesday.

Russia, meanwhile, defended its ties with India on energy. Denis Alipov, Russia’s ambassador to India, described Russian oil as one of the world’s most affordable options and said energy cooperation with New Delhi aligns with India’s national interests. In Moscow, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak expressed confidence that energy collaboration would continue, calling the partnership economically viable and saying he expected ongoing dialogue and cooperation to deepen.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal added that India is actively negotiating trade agreements with several partners, including the United States, Oman and the European Union, and remains an attractive destination for investment.

On the political front, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Modi of being intimidated by Trump and suggested Modi had effectively ceded the decision over purchasing Russian oil to the former U.S. president.

Trump also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday evening, in a roughly two-hour call. He posted that Putin congratulated him on efforts to halt the Israel–Gaza fighting and that the two discussed potential post-conflict trade between the U.S. and Russia. The leaders’ senior advisers are expected to meet next week, and Trump and Putin plan to meet in Budapest thereafter. Trump is also scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and warned that continued Hamas killings in Gaza would leave few options besides decisive action.

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Russian Troops No Lesser Than Terrorists, Zelensky During His U.N Address https://theedgemedia.in/russian-troops-no-lesser-than-terrorists-zelensky-during-his-u-n-address https://theedgemedia.in/russian-troops-no-lesser-than-terrorists-zelensky-during-his-u-n-address#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:09:13 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=25289 On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to the United Nations Security Council, stating that newly discovered massacres after the departure of Russian soldiers near Kyiv might be worse than those in Bucha, where even more than 300 civilians were tortured to death, according to him. As worldwide indignation grew over the fatalities, Western officials […]

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On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to the United Nations Security Council, stating that newly discovered massacres after the departure of Russian soldiers near Kyiv might be worse than those in Bucha, where even more than 300 civilians were tortured to death, according to him. As worldwide indignation grew over the fatalities, Western officials promised a broad probe into potential war offenses and increased consequences against Moscow.

President Biden urged for a war crimes prosecution on Monday in response to reports of rape and the slaughter of people in Bucha and other Russian-occupied towns, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be held responsible.

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“It’s Genocide'” Ukraine President Points Out Killings in Bucha https://theedgemedia.in/its-genocide-ukraine-president-points-out-killings-in-bucha https://theedgemedia.in/its-genocide-ukraine-president-points-out-killings-in-bucha#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:56:28 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=25284 The deaths of people in Bucha, a region outside of Kyiv that recovered from Russian forces, were termed “genocide” by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday. “These are crimes against humanity, and the world will acknowledge them as genocide,” Zelensky said after a visit to Bucha, where bodies were found scattered throughout the town after Kyiv’s […]

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The deaths of people in Bucha, a region outside of Kyiv that recovered from Russian forces, were termed “genocide” by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday. “These are crimes against humanity, and the world will acknowledge them as genocide,” Zelensky said after a visit to Bucha, where bodies were found scattered throughout the town after Kyiv’s forces recovered it.

Following the discovery of mass burial sites and reportedly killed people in Bucha, Ukraine and Western countries have charged Russian forces with atrocities, triggering threats of proceedings at the International Criminal Court. However, the Russian Defence Ministry refuted that its troops massacred residents in the area reclaimed by Ukrainian troops lately.

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India’s Response “Somewhat Shaky”, Biden In Terms of Russia-Invasion https://theedgemedia.in/indias-response-somewhat-shaky-biden-in-terms-of-russia-invasion https://theedgemedia.in/indias-response-somewhat-shaky-biden-in-terms-of-russia-invasion#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:50:37 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=25223 India’s reaction to Russia’s attack on Ukraine has indeed been “shaky,” according to US President Joe Biden, as one of Europe’s bloodiest wars since World War II approaches its one-month mark, with key cities in the nation fighting for survival. “With the potential exception of India, which is a little weak on some of this,” […]

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India’s reaction to Russia’s attack on Ukraine has indeed been “shaky,” according to US President Joe Biden, as one of Europe’s bloodiest wars since World War II approaches its one-month mark, with key cities in the nation fighting for survival. “With the potential exception of India, which is a little weak on some of this,” Biden added, “the Quad has been extraordinarily strong — as has Australia — in addition to dealing with Putin’s aggressiveness.” India, Japan, the United States, and Australia form the Quad, a four-nation alliance.

The US also asked India to consider oil supplies from Moscow after Washington took a major measure prohibiting crude oil shipments from the Kremlin.

 

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Ukraine Refuses To Give Up Mariupol, Russia Warns “Terrible Humanitarian Catastrophe” https://theedgemedia.in/ukraine-refuses-to-give-up-mariupol-russia-warns-terrible-humanitarian-catastrophe https://theedgemedia.in/ukraine-refuses-to-give-up-mariupol-russia-warns-terrible-humanitarian-catastrophe#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:07:00 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=25210 Ukraine rejected Russian demands to hand up the harbor city of Mariupol, where citizens are starved for food, water, and electricity, and violent conflict shows no signs of abating. Russia has previously urged Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol to lay down their arms, describing the situation as a “terrible humanitarian catastrophe.” Iryna Vereshchuk, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime […]

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Ukraine rejected Russian demands to hand up the harbor city of Mariupol, where citizens are starved for food, water, and electricity, and violent conflict shows no signs of abating. Russia has previously urged Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol to lay down their arms, describing the situation as a “terrible humanitarian catastrophe.”

Iryna Vereshchuk, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, stated on Monday that Ukraine had “obviously” refused a Russian demand for Mariupol residents to surrender and that the condition in the besieged city was “extremely terrible.”

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Ukraine in Direct Talks With Putin, Demands ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ https://theedgemedia.in/ukraine-in-direct-talks-with-putin-demands-immediate-ceasefire https://theedgemedia.in/ukraine-in-direct-talks-with-putin-demands-immediate-ceasefire#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:53:48 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=25166 Ukraine urged an ‘immediate ceasefire’ at the fourth round of negotiations on Monday, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv’s diplomats were pressing for direct talks with Putin, according to news agency DW. The discussions were suspended on Monday and will resume on Tuesday, according to one of Ukraine’s negotiators. “The discussions have been put on […]

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Ukraine urged an ‘immediate ceasefire’ at the fourth round of negotiations on Monday, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv’s diplomats were pressing for direct talks with Putin, according to news agency DW. The discussions were suspended on Monday and will resume on Tuesday, according to one of Ukraine’s negotiators. “The discussions have been put on hold until tomorrow due to a technical issue. In order to do extra work in the working subgroups and clarify specific definitions. Negotiations are still ongoing,” said Mykhailo Podolyak, a negotiator.

Likewise, a Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman has dismissed claims by US authorities that Russia requested military weaponry from Beijing for its operation in Ukraine as “disinformation.”

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Russia Attacks On A Children’s Hospital, Leaves Several Injured https://theedgemedia.in/russia-attacks-on-a-childrens-hospital-leaves-several-injured https://theedgemedia.in/russia-attacks-on-a-childrens-hospital-leaves-several-injured#respond Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:54:51 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=25137 As Ukraine continues to experience the impact of Russia’s escalated attacks, Russian soldiers have encircled the beleaguered city of Mariupol. Russia has been blamed by Ukraine and other countries for an attack on a children’s hospital in Ukraine that killed three people, along with a toddler, and wounded others. Since the beginning of the Russian […]

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As Ukraine continues to experience the impact of Russia’s escalated attacks, Russian soldiers have encircled the beleaguered city of Mariupol. Russia has been blamed by Ukraine and other countries for an attack on a children’s hospital in Ukraine that killed three people, along with a toddler, and wounded others. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, at least 79 children have been killed and another 100 have been injured, according to the Ukrainian media outlet ‘The Kyiv Independent,’ quoting the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO).

According to AFP, Ukraine confirmed on Saturday that a mosque in Mariupol sheltering 80 people had been bombarded. As Russia’s assault on the military conflicted country progresses, the people of Ukraine continue to tolerate the blow.

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Overnight Attacks in Kyiv Led To Fire Disasters https://theedgemedia.in/overnight-attacks-in-kyiv-led-to-fire-disasters https://theedgemedia.in/overnight-attacks-in-kyiv-led-to-fire-disasters#respond Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:18:11 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=25131 Numerous cities have been besieged as Russia’s attack on Ukraine enters its 17th day. At the United Nations, India expressed the hope that negotiation and discussion between Russia and Ukraine would put the conflict to a conclusion. India’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti, said: “We genuinely hope that the continuing direct talks […]

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Numerous cities have been besieged as Russia’s attack on Ukraine enters its 17th day. At the United Nations, India expressed the hope that negotiation and discussion between Russia and Ukraine would put the conflict to a conclusion.

India’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti, said: “We genuinely hope that the continuing direct talks between Russia and Ukraine result in a cease-fire. There is no other option than to pursue diplomacy and communication. The severe humanitarian situation necessitates quick action.”

Nevertheless, Thursday’s negotiations between Ukraine’s and Russia’s delegations are remained deadlocked. President Joe Biden of the United States stated that his nation will not fight in Ukraine and that a clash between NATO and Russia would culminate in World War III.

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Economic War Started Between US and Russia https://theedgemedia.in/economic-war-started-between-us-and-russia https://theedgemedia.in/economic-war-started-between-us-and-russia#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:26:33 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=25060 The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the United States has begun a financial war against Russia, citing a barrage of sanctions imposed in response to the country’s military invasion in Ukraine. “The US has launched economic war on Russia and is de facto conducting this war,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told media, as the Russian […]

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The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the United States has begun a financial war against Russia, citing a barrage of sanctions imposed in response to the country’s military invasion in Ukraine. “The US has launched economic war on Russia and is de facto conducting this war,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told media, as the Russian government scrambled to enact steps to mitigate the sanctions’ financial impacts.

Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s foreign minister, claimed on Wednesday that Russia is “keeping 400,000 people prisoner” in Mariupol and demanded a stop to the “barbaric war on civilians and newborns.”

 

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