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 […]

Trump Signals Possible U.S. Air Support for Ukraine Peace Deal, Rules Out Ground Troops

Trump Signals Possible U.S. Air Support for Ukraine Peace Deal, Rules Out Ground Troops

President says air support could be part of broader security guarantees to help end war in UkraineU.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States may offer air support as part of a future peace agreement in Ukraine, while firmly ruling out deploying American troops on the ground. The remarks come amid renewed diplomatic […]

Polish President Proposes Ban on Ukrainian Nationalist Symbols Linked to Nazi Collaboration

Polish President Proposes Ban on Ukrainian Nationalist Symbols Linked to Nazi Collaboration

Polish President Andrzej Nawrocki is pushing forward legislation to ban the public display of symbols associated with Ukrainian nationalist groups that collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II. The move, he says, is aimed at protecting Poland’s historical memory and preventing the normalization of extremist ideology. In a statement released Tuesday, President Nawrocki called […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

US Finalizes Major Weapons Deal with Ukraine, Zelenskyy Confident in New Arms Pact

US Finalizes Major Weapons Deal with Ukraine, Zelenskyy Confident in New Arms Pact

The United States has officially finalized a new weapons supply agreement with Ukraine, a development confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his recent daily address. This crucial deal outlines key principles for future arms transfers, signaling a reinforced commitment to military support from Washington amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. President Zelenskyy expressed strong confidence that the […]

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Declares Ukraine’s War Effort Against Russia "Doomed to Fail"

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Declares Ukraine’s War Effort Against Russia “Doomed to Fail”

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ignited international debate once again with his stark comments on the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a recent statement, Orbán declared that Ukraine’s military campaign against Russia is “doomed to fail,” asserting that continued Western support would not change the trajectory of the conflict. Speaking during an interview with […]

Ukraine Proposes New Round of Peace Talks with Russia

Ukraine Proposes New Round of Peace Talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that his government has formally proposed a new round of direct peace talks with Russia, renewing efforts to end the ongoing war that has gripped Eastern Europe for over three years. According to Zelenskyy, Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, extended the invitation to […]