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Russia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
India's Modi thanks Putin for Ukraine update
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for updating him on efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, according to a message shared on Modi's official X account on Friday. Modi described the phone call he had earlier in the day as 'a very good and detailed conversation,' referring to Putin as a 'friend' and thanking him for briefing him on the situation. The discussion also touched on bilateral relations and Putin's expected visit to India later this year, the statement said. The Kremlin has not yet commented on the call. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Indian exports, describing the measure as retaliation for New Delhi's continued purchases of Russian goods, which Trump claimed indirectly supported Moscow's military in the fight against Ukraine. Indian officials have defied the pressure, asserting that domestic firms are free to source critical materials from suppliers of their choosing. Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Putin this week in Moscow, and both sides described the talks as significant progress toward resolving the Ukraine crisis. However, Washington has made no indication that it would lift the tariffs on Indian goods. Meanwhile, Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is currently in Russia for high-level meetings, including talks Friday with Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manurov focused on cooperation in strategic industries.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow ahead of Ukraine ceasefire deadline
President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff was greeted by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday ahead of expected talks, the Kremlin said in a short statement. The meeting between Putin and Witkoff ended after around three hours, according to Russian state media. Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Putin, told reporters that the meeting was "a very useful and constructive conversation," in comments reported by Russia's Tass state news agency. The two main topics discussed were "the Ukrainian crisis" and "the prospect of possible development of strategic cooperation between the United States and Russia," Ushakov said. "On our part, in particular on the Ukrainian issue, some signals were transmitted," Ushakov said. "The corresponding signals were received from President Trump. Now the situation is such that our president has complete information -- that is, our signals, the signals from President Trump -- and the results of these conversations have not yet been reported to Trump." "Therefore, I would refrain from more detailed comments," Ushakov said. "Let's see when Witkoff will be able to report to Trump about the conversation that took place today. After that, obviously, we will be able to add my comments to something more substantial.' Witkoff was met on his arrival in Moscow by Kirill Dmitriev -- the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund -- at the capital's Vnukovo Airport, according to state media agencies Tass and Interfax. The visit is Witkoff's fifth to Moscow since Trump took office, with the special envoy at the forefront of White House efforts to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022. A source familiar with Witkoff's plans told ABC News on Tuesday that the special envoy was expected to hold meetings with Russian leadership on Wednesday. Tass reported that Witkoff and Dmitriev walked in the Zaryadye Park in central Moscow before Witkoff's convoy traveled to the Kremlin. Witkoff was last in Moscow on Apr. 25, when he met with Russian Putin at the Kremlin. MORE: Russia ramps up grinding summer offensive as Ukraine seeks US battlefield aid Last month, Trump said he would impose additional economic measures -- including secondary sanctions on Russian fossil fuel export customers, the largest of which are India and China -- if Putin failed to agree to a ceasefire by Aug. 8. Trump cited Russia's continued drone and missile strikes on Ukraine when issuing his ultimatum to the Kremlin, which was initially set at 50 days but later shortened to only 10 days. In July, Russia set a new monthly record for long-range attacks on Ukraine, per data from the Ukrainian air force, firing 6,443 drones and missiles into the country. Ukraine is backing the U.S. demand for an immediate ceasefire, after which negotiations as to a full peace deal can take place. On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he "coordinated" positions with Trump in a phone conversation. "Today, we coordinated our positions -- Ukraine and the United States," Zelenskyy wrote in a post to X. "We exchanged assessments of the situation: The Russians have intensified the brutality of their attacks. President Trump is fully informed about Russian strikes on Kyiv and other cities and communities." MORE: Trump envoy Witkoff to head to Russia for 'last chance' Ukraine ceasefire talks On Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia was open to more meetings with Witkoff. "The dialogue continues and the United States continues its efforts to mediate in the search for a Ukrainian settlement," he said, as quoted by Tass. "These efforts are very important, including in the context of the ongoing process of direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations," Peskov said. "Work is continuing, and we remain committed to the idea that a political and diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian problem is, of course, our preferred option." ABC News' Joe Simonetti, Shannon K. Kingston, Yuriy Zaliznyak and Ellie Kaufman contributed to this report.
Times of Oman
22-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Marafiq organizes workshop to enhance utilities in SEZAD
Marafiq Company organised a strategic workshop with several key stakeholders in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), including the zone's administration and the Duqm Development Company. The workshop was held under the theme 'Strategic Cooperation – Enabling Utilities Infrastructure in Duqm', the workshop explored prospects for growth and expansion across the zone's promising sectors. Discussions focused on strengthening coordination between relevant entities, expediting infrastructure development, improving service efficiency, and enhancing Duqm's readiness to attract high-value investments. Participants also highlighted the need to unify efforts to accelerate approval procedures, improve service delivery flexibility, and create an attractive environment aligned with the expectations of both local and international investors. The workshop concluded with agreement on a joint roadmap tailored to upcoming development priorities. This includes forming specialised technical teams, setting clear timelines, and developing a collaborative framework to ensure sustained coordination and integration among all parties involved. The initiative reflects Marafiq's commitment to its role as an enabler and strategic partner in the development of utilities infrastructure in Duqm. It also reaffirms the company's support for Oman Vision 2040 by delivering high-standard utility services that bolster Duqm's competitiveness and investment appeal.
