Neutrality or Opportunism? India’s Russian Oil Trade

India’s claim of neutrality clashes with its growing Russian oil trade, revealing profit-driven policy. Facing USA criticism and tariff threats, New Delhi’s credibility and global ties are at risk.
Russia’s Supreme Court Suspends Taliban’s Terrorist Designation
![Russia suspends terrorist designation of Taliban after 20 years, aiming to boost ties with Afghanistan’s de facto rulers. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-06-05T144247Z_285717659_RC2258AQU7XE_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-FORUM-AFGHANISTAN-1744898647.webp)
Russia suspends terrorist designation of Taliban after 20 years, aiming to boost ties with Afghanistan’s de facto rulers.
Russia And Ukraine Agree To Naval Ceasefire In Black Sea
![Russia and Ukraine agree to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea, but Russia links its enforcement to sanctions relief. [Image via Getty Images/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/76e6b930-09b8-11f0-94d4-6f954f5dcfa3.jpg.webp)
Russia and Ukraine agree to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea, but Russia links its enforcement to sanctions relief.
US Officials To Hold Separate Meetings With Russia, Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on Monday
![US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials resume talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial Ukraine-Russia ceasefire and Black Sea security. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-03-20T123620Z_577754845_RC2ZGDAHV7KP_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-NORWAY-1742488717.webp)
US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials resume talks in Saudi Arabia on a partial Ukraine-Russia ceasefire and Black Sea security.
Nepal Urges Ukraine to Free Seven Captive Nepali Nationals
Nepal urges Ukraine to release seven Nepali nationals captured in Russia’s army, as FM Deuba seeks diplomatic resolution in New Delhi.
Canada, Australia to Develop Arctic Radar System
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Canada and Australia to develop a $6B Arctic radar system as Carney warns of rising threats from adversaries in the region.
Russia Demands NATO Exclusion for Ukraine in Peace Talks
![Russia demands neutrality and NATO exclusion of Ukraine in peace talks as Trump, Putin discuss ceasefire and territorial terms. [Image via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/b81d8b80-0301-11f0-a8b1-950887ddc6e5.jpg.webp)
Russia demands neutrality and NATO exclusion of Ukraine in peace talks as Trump, Putin discuss ceasefire and territorial terms.
Russia Retakes Kursk Region Amid US-Ukraine Aid Uncertainty
![Offensive of Russia in Kursk region gains ground as Ukraine faces setbacks amid US intel cutoff, European aid efforts, and deep strikes. [Image via Al Jazeera]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-03-11T091116Z_451461812_RC2XADAO625J_RTRMADP_3_UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-KURSK-GERASIMOV-1741796976-1024x1024.webp)
Offensive of Russia in Kursk region gains ground as Ukraine faces setbacks amid US intel cutoff, European aid efforts, and deep strikes.
Ukraine on Edge of Losing Kursk Region as Russia Advances
![Ukraine struggles to hold its foothold in Russia’s Kursk region as Moscow claims gains and Kyiv hints at a strategic pullback. [Russian Presidential Press Service/AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AP25071699227512-1741808828.webp)
Ukraine struggles to hold its foothold in Russia’s Kursk region as Moscow claims gains and Kyiv hints at a strategic pullback.
Putin Agrees To Help Trump Communicate With Iran on Nuclear Issue
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Trump seeks help of Putin to mediate nuclear talks with Iran, signaling a shift in US foreign policy toward diplomacy.