Trump used aggressive leverage on India, to pressure Russia on Ukraine war: Vance

Trump used aggressive leverage on India, to pressure Russia on Ukraine war: Vance

US Vice President J.D. Vance has stated that the Trump administration is applying ‘aggressive economic leverage’ on India to compel Russia to halt the war in Ukraine. This leverage involves imposing secondary tariffs on India, a move linked to the administration’s criticism of India’s procurement of discounted crude oil from Russia. According to Vance, the…

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Lavrov backs Trump on Ukraine peace, slams Europe as Vance says talks will continue

Lavrov backs Trump on Ukraine peace, slams Europe as Vance says talks will continue

Russia on Sunday accused Western European leaders of obstructing peace in Ukraine, while praising former US President Donald Trump for his diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, US Vice-President JD Vance said Washington would “keep on trying” to facilitate negotiations, even as a comprehensive deal remains elusive. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the remarks during a sometimes tense…

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‘Aggressive economic leverage’: JD Vance says Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop war; ‘harder for Russians to…’ – Times of India

‘Aggressive economic leverage’: JD Vance says Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop war; ‘harder for Russians to…’ – Times of India

The Trump government has consistently expressed disapproval of India’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. (AI image) US Vice President JD Vance has said that Donald Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop the war with Ukraine. Calling it ‘aggressive economic leverage’, Vance said that the measure would make it difficult for…

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Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of burden for Ukraine security: JD Vance

Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of burden for Ukraine security: JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that European countries must take primary responsibility for guaranteeing Ukraine’s security, signalling Washington’s intention to step back from carrying the bulk of the effort. “I don’t think we should carry the burden here,” Vance told Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle. “I think that we should be helpful…

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