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Russia’s Shadow Fleet Turns to Nets and Rubber Tires for Makeshift Drone Armor

Oil exports help pay for Moscow’s war effort and Ukraine is trying to hit them hard.

Rubio Defends Russian G20 Presence Despite Criticism From Allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the US decision to include Russia in this year’s Group of 20 meetings after criticism from the European Union and other allies, calling dialogue the only way to end the war in Ukraine.

Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov in Atlanta, discusses Ukraine, West Asia situation

Jaishankar meets Lavrov in Atlanta to discuss Ukraine, Gulf tensions and global issues.

Russia’s FSB says U.S. warned Russia of possible Moscow attack

The ‌U.S. Embassy had warned that extremists ​had imminent plans for an attack in Moscow

US Embassy warns Russia of 'mass-casualty event' threat at historic Moscow palace

The embassy identified the location as Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, at 1 Dolskaya Street, Moscow, and advised Americans to take precautions.

Moscow’s Tsaritysyno Museum on terror radar? US warns Russia of possible attack

Hundreds evacuated from Oleshky as Melania Trump brokers rare Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

US clears sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Zelensky flags delays

Welcoming the decision, Zelenskyy said the weapons might not arrive in time to protect Ukraine against ongoing Russian attacks.

G20 foreign ministers to end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issues

Divisions over Russia’s war with Ukraine overshadowed the talks, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to release a chairman’s statement instead of a joint communique

U.S. scraps G20 family photo after Europeans object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov

The cancellation has added to concerns about the poor prospects for the G20 diplomats to reach consensus on many of the most contentious issues they face

'Attack on energy trade, infrastructure a calculated move to hold prices hostage': Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar's remarks about diplomacy and energy trade come amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war.

U.S. scraps G20 photo after Europeans object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov

The cancellation has added to concerns about the poor prospects for the G20 diplomats to reach consensus on many of the most contentious issues they face

U.S. scraps G20 family photo after Europeans object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov

U.S. scraps G20 family photo after Europeans object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov The HinduUS cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia The GuardianG20 foreign ministers to end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issues The HinduG20 foreign ministers skip photo-op amid objections over Russia ReutersG20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister BBC

Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta

Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta Al JazeeraProminent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities BBCIndependent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressure The HinduIndependent Russian Newspaper Shuts Down Amid Kremlin Pressure NDTVThe Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper The Economist

'Global South bears burden': At G20 meet, Jaishankar flags attacks on ships & Indian seafarers in Hormuz

'Global South bears burden': At G20 meet, Jaishankar flags attacks on ships & Indian seafarers in Hormuz The Times of IndiaG20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister BBCIndia slams global energy disruptions through sanctions, chokepoints The HinduG20 Ministers Skip Photo Op In Iran As Russia-Ukraine War Creates Rifts NDTVUS cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia The Guardian

Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries, Russia says

There was no immediate comment from Ukraine

'Europeans balked': G20 foreign ministers' meeting opens without group photo. Here's why

'Europeans balked': G20 foreign ministers' meeting opens without group photo. Here's why The Times of IndiaG20 Ministers Skip Photo Op In Iran As Russia-Ukraine War Creates Rifts NDTVG20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister BBCEAM Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ in Atlanta today News On AIRRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in U.S. for G20 talks against sanctions amid mounting global tensions The Hindu

Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressure

The closure of Novaya Gazeta — one of the last outlets to openly criticise Russia's offensive — marks a new low in Moscow's campaign against dissenting voices that gained speed after the Kremlin sent troops into its neighbour in 2022

Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East

Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, Middle East ReutersUS scraps G20 photo after European diplomats object to being pictured with Russia's Lavrov AP NewsExternal Affairs Minister Jaishankar in U.S. for G20 Foreign Ministers’ meet The HinduG20 ministers meet in Atlanta as wars and trade disputes deepen India TodayUS Ambassador Sergio Gor arrives in Atlanta with Rubio for G20, Quad ministerial meetings Firstpost

India slashed U.S. and Russian oil in September, coinciding with ‘Russia Sanctions Act’; import from UAE increases

Government data shows that India’s oil sourcing remains highly concentrated, with just Russia and the UAE accounting for 60% of oil imports