A look at the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska

A look at the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska

President Putin and President Trump are openly admitting that they’ve found significant common ground during their intense three-hour meeting in Anchorage, but a major breakthrough on the Ukraine issue remains elusive due to a few critical sticking points. Trump reveals that “a couple of big” unresolved issues are holding up a grand compromise, with one […]

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 […]

Russia Dismisses EU Diplomacy on Ukraine as ‘Insignificant’

Russia Dismisses EU Diplomacy on Ukraine as ‘Insignificant’

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday criticized ongoing European Union diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, labeling them as “insignificant” and ineffective. In a sharply worded statement, the Ministry accused the EU of failing to present any serious proposals capable of influencing Kyiv’s position or moving the sides closer to […]

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 […]

Zelenskiy Urges Seat at Table as Trump-Putin Diplomacy Looms

Zelenskiy Urges Seat at Table as Trump-Putin Diplomacy Looms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has insisted that Ukraine must be included in any future diplomatic negotiations involving former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that decisions made without Kyiv would be “stillborn.” As international speculation grows over potential backchannel diplomacy between Trump and Putin, European leaders have echoed Zelenskiy’s concerns, emphasizing […]

Zelenskyy, Trump Hold Talks on War, Sanctions, and U.S.-Ukraine Drone Deal

Zelenskyy, Trump Hold Talks on War, Sanctions, and U.S.-Ukraine Drone Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he had a “productive” conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which they discussed efforts to end the war, sanctions against Russia, and the completion of a drone production agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine. Trump, who has recently shown frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has […]

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 […]

Zelensky Leaves G7 With Little Support as Focus Shifts to Middle East Crisis

Zelensky Leaves G7 With Little Support as Focus Shifts to Middle East Crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the G7 summit in Canada this weekend with less support than expected, as global leaders pivoted their attention to rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran. President Zelensky had hoped to secure renewed commitments from the world’s most powerful democracies in Ukraine’s ongoing fight against Russian […]