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Russia Today
20 hours ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Ukraine has given Trump ‘main principles' for arms deals
Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky has said he has presented US President Donald Trump with Kiev's 'main principles' for future weapons deals. The Ukrainian leader did not clarify, however, whether Trump had agreed to the purported terms. In a video address on Thursday, Zelensky said he and Trump had discussed 'large-scale agreements' on weapons deliveries. The Ukrainian leader added that he was 'very much counting on us being able to implement them all' and that it would 'undoubtedly strengthen both of our countries.' Zelensky provided no further details on the talks, including whether the US would be financing the weapons deliveries. Last week, Trump said Washington and the EU had reached an agreement under which the bloc would pay '100% of the cost of all military equipment' provided by the US. 'They're going to ship it to the European Union, and then they'll distribute it, and much of it will go to Ukraine,' he added. The EU will also pay for any US-made Patriot air defense systems destined for Ukraine, Trump stated, noting that 'this will be a business for us.' NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said at least eight NATO countries were ready to contribute to the overall plan financially. Trump and Rutte both said Ukraine would receive additional Patriots under the arrangement. According to the Washington Post, Germany has already given Ukraine three Patriot systems and is negotiating with the US for replacements. Politico reported earlier this week that several EU countries are seeking tens of billions of dollars in loans from the bloc to buy weapons for Ukraine. The Trump administration has for months been reluctant to approve new aid packages to Ukraine, and on several occasions frozen deliveries of certain weapons for Kiev, citing inadequate stocks at home. Russia has consistently criticized Western weapons deliveries to Ukraine, warning they do not change the outcome of the conflict and result in direct NATO's involvement in the hostilities.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Judge to rule on bail for 3 charged in alleged plot to seize land near Quebec City
This RCMP handout image shows an example of seized military equipment in the case. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Quebec RCMP (Mandatory Credit) A judge is scheduled to rule Thursday on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area. Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days. Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices. There is a publication ban on details of the bail hearing, which heard from an RCMP officer, the three accused and several of their family members. A fourth accused — Matthew Forbes, 33 — is facing weapons charges and was granted bail under a lengthy list of conditions that include wearing a GPS tracking bracelet. The Canadian Armed Forces have said Forbes and Chabot were active members of the military at the time of their arrest. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 31, 2025.
Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
US to impose 25 pct tariff on India from August 1: Trump
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from India starting on Aug. 1. He said India, which has the world's fifth largest economy, will also face an unspecified penalty on Aug. 1, but did not elaborate on the amount or what it was for. 'While India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the World, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any Country,' Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. 'They have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE — ALL THINGS NOT GOOD!' India's commerce ministry, which is leading the trade negotiations with the United States, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump's decision dashes hopes of a limited trade agreement between the two countries, which had been under negotiation for several months. US and Indian trade negotiators had held multiple rounds of discussions to resolve contentious issues, particularly over market access for American agricultural and dairy products. Despite progress in some areas, Indian officials resisted opening the domestic market to imports of wheat, corn, rice and genetically modified soybeans, citing risks to the livelihood of millions of Indian farmers. The new tariffs are expected to impact India's goods exports to the US, estimated at around $87 billion in 2024, including labor-intensive products such as garments, pharmaceuticals, gems and jeweler, and petrochemicals. The United States currently has a $45.7 billion trade deficit with India. India now joins a growing list of countries facing higher tariffs under Trump's 'Liberation Day' trade policy, aimed at reshaping US trade relations by demanding greater reciprocity. The White House had previously warned India about its high average applied tariffs — nearly 39 percent on agricultural products, with rates climbing to 45 percent on vegetable oils and around 50 percent on apples and corn. The setback comes despite earlier commitments by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump to conclude the first phase of a trade deal by autumn 2025 and expand bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, up from $191 billion in 2024.
The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Trump announces 25% tariff on India 'for buying Russian weapons and energy'
US President Donald Trump said the United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax, due to India's purchasing of Russian oil and military equipment. Mr Trump said on Truth Social that India 'is our friend' but its 'tariffs are far too high' on US goods. "While India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the World, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any Country," Mr Trump wrote. "They have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE — ALL THINGS NOT GOOD!" India and Russia have close relations, and New Delhi has not supported Western sanctions on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.
Russia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Trump imposes tariffs on India over Russia trade
US President Donald Trump has announced that India will face 25% tariffs and additional penalties starting next month over its continued trade with Russia. The move comes after Trump gave Russia a ten-day deadline to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. In a post on his Truth Social account on Wednesday, Trump stated that 'India is our friend' but that the US does 'relatively little business with them.' At the same time, he noted that India has continued to buy military equipment and energy from Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. 'All things not good! India will therefore be paying a tariff of 25%, plus a penalty for the above, starting on August first,' Trump wrote. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
