Russia and Ukraine Exchange 146 Prisoners Each in UAE-Brokered Deal

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 146 Prisoners Each in UAE-Brokered Deal

Prisoners Receive Medical and Psychological Support Following Release Moscow/Kyiv, August 25, 2025 — In a rare instance of cooperation amid ongoing hostilities, Russia and Ukraine exchanged 146 prisoners of war (POWs) from each side on Sunday. The exchange was facilitated by mediation from the United Arab Emirates, both governments confirmed. The Russian Defence Ministry announced […]

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington Following U.S.–Russia Summit

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington Following U.S.–Russia Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington, D.C. on Monday for a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, both leaders confirmed on Friday. The announcement comes just one day after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, where the two leaders discussed efforts to broker a resolution to the ongoing […]

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit Ends Without Ukraine Deal, But Leaders Call Talks 'Productive'

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit Ends Without Ukraine Deal, But Leaders Call Talks ‘Productive’

A highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded without any formal agreement to halt or resolve Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Still, both leaders characterized their nearly three-hour private meeting as “productive.” The summit, held in Anchorage, marked Trump’s latest attempt to broker a peace initiative […]

Trump Paves Way for Putin–Zelenskyy Peace Talks Tomorrow

Trump Paves Way for Putin–Zelenskyy Peace Talks Tomorrow

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major diplomatic development, stating that he is actively working to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the table for direct peace talks scheduled for tomorrow. Speaking at the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska, President Trump expressed optimism that progress can be made in resolving […]

Brazil's Lula and China’s Xi Discuss BRICS, G20, and Bilateral Ties in Hour-Long Call

Brazil’s Lula and China’s Xi Discuss BRICS, G20, and Bilateral Ties in Hour-Long Call

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an hour long phone conversation on Monday, focusing on the future of BRICS, the G20, and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, according to official statements from both governments. In a statement released by Brazil’s presidential office, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to […]

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

EU Prepares 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

The European Union is preparing its 19th package of sanctions against Russia, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, as pressure mounts ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for August 15 in Alaska. Speaking after an online meeting of EU foreign ministers, […]

Zelenskyy Urges ‘Lasting Peace,’ Not Just a Ceasefire, After High-Level Talks in UK

Zelenskyy Urges ‘Lasting Peace,’ Not Just a Ceasefire, After High-Level Talks in UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a “real, lasting peace” in Ukraine, not merely a “pause in the killings,” following a high-level meeting with U.S. and European officials held in the United Kingdom. Zelenskyy described the meeting as “constructive,” noting that it reaffirmed the shared commitment of Ukraine’s allies to achieving a peace agreement […]

Beijing Welcomes Iran, Russia and India for Security Talks

Beijing Welcomes Iran, Russia and India for Security Talks

China Hosts SCO Defence Summit Amid Rising Global Tensions and NATO Expansion Qingdao — China hosted high-level defence talks this week with key members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), welcoming top military officials from Russia, Iran, India, and Pakistan as the group seeks to present itself as a stabilizing force in a rapidly polarizing […]

China Slams NATO for Hyping Up Military Threats

China Slams NATO for Hyping Up Military Threats

Beijing Accuses NATO of Stirring Tensions, Defends Military Modernization as Legitimate Beijing — China has issued a stern rebuke of NATO’s growing attention to Asia, accusing the alliance of exaggerating Beijing’s military development to justify increased global militarization. The criticism follows remarks by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who voiced “serious concern” over China’s military buildup […]

Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Support for Putin, Calls Russia a 'Comrade-in-Arms'

Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Support for Putin, Calls Russia a ‘Comrade-in-Arms’

In a message marking Russia Day, North Korea’s leader underscores growing alignment with Moscow amid global tensions. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a message of unwavering support to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, reaffirming Pyongyang’s strategic alignment with Moscow. The message, delivered on the occasion of Russia Day,  highlighting the countries’ deepening […]

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