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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...

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India’s Russian Oil Purchases in Question After Trump’s Claim

he India-flagged oil tanker Desh Ujaala is pictured in the Gulf waters near Al-Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT), about 50 kilometres offshore of Iraq’s southern Faw peninsula, on August 5, 2025.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him New Delhi will halt purchases of Russian oil, a move Trump described as a “big step” in efforts to cut Moscow’s energy revenues amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

According to Trump, the commitment came during recent discussions between the two leaders, with the U.S. president emphasizing that Washington would now push China to follow suit. Oil markets reacted swiftly, with prices rising about 1% following the remarks.

However, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has offered a more cautious response. Officials reiterated that India’s energy policy is guided by the need to ensure stable prices and secure supplies for its domestic consumers, stressing that diversification of sources remains a priority.

Russia, for its part, defended its energy partnership with India, with its envoy in New Delhi stating that cooperation remains aligned with India’s national interests.

The situation leaves uncertainty over whether India will fully comply with Trump’s claim or continue balancing its strategic ties with both Washington and Moscow.


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