Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have again escalated as Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery inside Russian territory. The attack was carried out late at night. It targeted a facility that plays an important role in processing crude oil and producing fuel for the Russian economy.
On 10 th September 2025 Indian PM Modi and Italian PM Georgia Meloni engaged in a telephonic conference on the state of war in Ukraine and both leaders agreed that the war must stop and there must be peace in the country. It also meant improving the ties between India and Italy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on the phone on Saturday, September 6, 2025. They positively reviewed the India-France strategic partnership. The leaders talked about ongoing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Mr. Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for a peaceful resolution and the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday that addressing NATO’s eastward expansion is vital for achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. His comments came after discussions with China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tianjin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, where he pressed for speeding up efforts toward a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The security assurances for Ukraine, with Germany joining, are a big step forward that have been interpreted as a promise and a responsibility by many. For Kyiv, the importance of this assurance is not limited to politics but encompasses the existential and future hope regarding self-defence against further Russian aggression.
The United States and India are encountering a fresh tension in their relationship. Days before a significant increase in tariffs on Indian products goes into effect, US Vice President JD Vance has justified Washington’s choice, stating it aligns with President Donald Trump’s plan to pressure Russia to conclude its conflict in Ukraine.
Hopes were high when U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska on Friday. There were flyovers, red carpets, even a ride together in Trump’s armored limousine.
In a heartfelt conversation on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that India stands firmly committed to an early, peaceful end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking just days before the Russia–US summit on the conflict, Modi promised that India would make “every possible contribution” to help restore calm and stability.
