India has firmly pushed back against NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s warning of secondary sanctions over its continued trade with Russia, asserting that its energy procurement decisions are based on national interest and market conditions.

India said asserted that its energy procurement from Russia is based on national interests and market dynamics.

Russia, using the support of its allies, may not be afraid of the ultimatum of US President Donald Trump on the conflict in Ukraine. Ukraine. Moscow may even respond to it in a destructive way.

The NATO chief had warned India, China and Brazil that they could be hit hard by secondary sanctions if they continue to do business with Russia.

India warns against double standards on oil purchases from Russia amid NATO threat of sanctions on trading nations.

President Trump's tone has shifted both toward Putin and regarding the continuation of U.S. military support for Ukraine.

As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."

The US president says he is "disappointed" in Putin and will be sending "top-of-the-line" weapons to Ukraine, via Nato.

India on Thursday firmly pushed back against NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s warning that countries continuing to trade with Russia, including In

Russia has been causing chaos by jamming GPS signals across Europe's eastern border. There are fears that a serious accident involving commercial aviation is imminent.