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India Detains Three Sanctioned Tankers Linked to Iran

India has detained three oil tankers tied to Iran and already under U.S. sanctions, marking a notable escalation in its maritime enforcement efforts. The vessels were intercepted in Indian waters earlier this month after authorities identified irregularities in their operations and documentation. Officials familiar with the situation say the tankers were suspected of participating in ship‑to‑ship transfers designed to obscure the origin of their cargo. Such practices have drawn increasing scrutiny as India strengthens monitoring of its coastal zones and aligns more closely with global efforts to curb sanctions evasion. The detentions also come at a moment of deepening strategic cooperation between New Delhi and Washington. While India maintains an independent foreign policy, the move signals a firmer stance on illicit maritime activity and a willingness to enforce international compliance standards within its jurisdiction.

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Zelenskiy Warns of Escalation as Geneva Talks Approach

                                            Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has cautioned that Russia may be preparing a new round of large‑scale strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure just days before peace negotiations resume in Geneva. He said recent intelligence points to intensified Russian activity around key power facilities, raising concerns that Moscow intends to apply additional pressure ahead of the talks.

Zelenskiy urged Ukraine’s partners to accelerate air‑defense support, stressing that protecting the country’s grid remains essential as winter conditions persist. The warning adds a tense backdrop to the upcoming diplomatic discussions, where negotiators are expected to address security guarantees, territorial issues, and humanitarian concerns. Despite the looming threat, Kyiv maintains that it will enter the Geneva talks committed to pursuing a durable and just peace.


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