Russia has reacted strongly after the US imposed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the measures would be “counterproductive” and would harm the global economy more than Russia.

Russia’s warning – ‘Sanctions will be ineffective’
Zakharova said that these punitive measures of America will not be able to force Russia to compromise on its national interests. He said that Russia is ready for talks, but this conversation should be through diplomatic channels instead of media rhetoric. He said, ‘This step is completely counterproductive and will make the possibility of any meaningful negotiations towards a resolution of the Ukraine conflict even more difficult.’ Zakharova also said that Russia has developed a strong deterrence against Western sanctions and the country will continue to develop its economic and energy potential with confidence.

China also gives advice to America
China also expressed strong objection to these new restrictions of America on Thursday. Beijing said these were ‘unilateral steps that have no international legal basis.’ China asked America to adopt the path of dialogue instead of the policy of pressure or coercion. China also criticized the EU’s recent sanctions, which have been imposed on some Chinese companies based on allegations of helping Russia. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo said, ‘China is neither the creator of the Ukraine crisis, nor its supporter. We oppose all measures that harm the legitimate interests of Chinese companies.

Analysts believe that this joint response of Russia and China can create a strong front against America’s increasing sanctions. Both countries are already working towards reducing dependence on the dollar and developing alternative trading systems. Experts say that if Russia and China together strengthen energy and trade cooperation, it may impact the economic policies of Western countries and may also see a change in the global balance of power.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (7 September 2025) responded to the question of journalists and said that yes he can increase the ban on Russia compared to earlier. The importance of this yes of Trump increases further because earlier US Finance Minister Scott Besant had asked Russia to impose more tariffs on the countries buying oil. Besant argues that it is impossible to bring Putin to the conversation table without financially destroying Russia.

India may get the biggest shock of this policy, because India is importing a large amount of crude oil from Russia. This step is important for Indian energy security, but the US believes that Russia is getting financial benefit due to buying oil, which it is using in war against Ukraine.

American tariff threat on India
The US Finance Minister did not directly name India, but the statement given by him was clear. He said that if the US and the European Union together put more tariffs on Russian oil buying countries, then Russia’s economy will collapse. India is already facing 25% additional tariffs due to buying oil from Russia, due to which the total tariff has reached 50%. Top officials in Washington have indicated that India can be put further pressure in the coming time. However, on this matter, India says that its oil import is completely in the national interest and it will not change its policy by being influenced by the politics of a third country.
Ukraine War Refight Status and International Response
The summit held between Trump and Putin in Alaska was expected that the tension would be reduced, but the result turned out to be upside down. The war has erupted even more. On Sunday, Russia bombed the government premises of Kiev, causing the situation to become more serious. The aim of America is to close Russia’s revenue source. Russia is cut off from Europe and America, but due to countries like India and China, it is still getting buyers. This is the reason that America is constantly targeting India.

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Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky said that he is ready to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia and this conversation can be held next week. This statement came at a time when the Russian-Ukraine war has entered the third year and both sides have suffered heavy losses human, military and economically.

Jailonsky said that we are ready to move forward on ceasefire with Russia. If there is a dialogue with honesty, then Ukraine will also be seriously involved. After this statement, the stir in diplomatic corridors around the world has intensified. Everyone’s eyes are on the reaction of the member countries of the US, the European Union and NATO.

Secretary of the NSDC proposed a new meeting with Russia Next Week. They must stop hiding from decisions. Ceasefire. Prisoner Exchanges. Return of Children. End to the killings. And a meeting at the Level of Leaders is needed to truly ensure a lasting peace. Ukraine is ready. pic.twitter.com/ksh7fzxnae

— Volodymyr zelenskyy / володимир зеленськия (@zelenskyyua) July 19, 2025

Ukraine’s new initiative on European sanctions

President Jelnesky also said that his government is working seriously on the coordination of international sanctions. The Foreign Minister submitted a report to him, in which there was a detailed discussion about the restrictions. On the ban package, Gelnsky said that not only the European Union, but the countries which are not yet members, should also support these restrictions.

What did President say about America Jailonski?

Referring to the defense agreements made with the US, President Jailonsky said that Ukraine wants to implement them as soon as possible. In this defense agreement, there may be a deal with cooperation in developing air defense systems, purchasing new weapons, export and drone technology. On this, Jailonsky said that we are working closely with the US and want to implement the agreements made with our President Trump on priority.

Interceptor drone Ukraine’s technological strategy

The President also revealed that special attention is being paid to the interceptor drone in Ukraine. These drones are playing an important role in air security and reconnaissance campaigns during the current war. Jailonsky said that we are talking to many companies regarding interceptor drones and some deals are likely to be signed next week. Through these drones, Ukraine will be able to intercept Russia’s missiles and drone attacks.

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