MOSCOW, Oct 23 – Washington has escalated its stance on Moscow’s war in Ukraine, imposing tough sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil. The move, announced by President Trump, marks a sudden policy reversal and has already triggered ripples across global markets, pushing oil prices up by nearly 5%. The decision has also … Read more
CHISINAU, Sept 29 – Moldova’s political direction tilted decisively toward Europe after the ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) won a commanding majority in the latest parliamentary elections. The outcome delivered a clear mandate to President Maia Sandu’s government, reinforcing the country’s ambition to join the European Union and loosen its historic ties with … Read more
BELGRADE, Serbia, Sept 13 – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is facing the most determined wave of dissent since he came to power more than a decade ago. What started as a small student-led demonstration against corruption has turned into nationwide protests, shaking the foundations of his populist rule and pushing Serbia into one of its … Read more
PARIS, Sept 4 – Western leaders gathered in Paris this week to discuss Ukraine’s long-term security in the event of a peace deal with Russia, but doubts continue to linger over whether the United States will commit to supporting such guarantees. With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy present, nearly 30 leaders from Europe, Canada, Japan, and … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 – President Donald Trump assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine’s security as part of any eventual peace settlement to end the war with Russia. The announcement came during a high-level summit at the White House attended by Zelenskiy and several European leaders. The … Read more
BERLIN/LONDON, Aug 17 – European leaders are set to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he travels to Washington on Monday for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The high-profile visit underscores mounting concerns across Europe that Ukraine could be pressured into accepting a peace settlement that might cement Russia’s hold on … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 – Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet at a Cold War-era military base in Alaska on Friday, where the U.S. president is expected to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine. This high-stakes meeting will also feature a last-minute proposal from the Russian leader that includes the possibility of a … Read more
BERLIN/KYIV, Aug 13 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a critical online meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, just two days before Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The German-hosted conference is being seen as a key moment for Kyiv and its allies … Read more
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Aug 12 – Small groups of Russian soldiers pushed deeper into eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, just days before a high-profile meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. European leaders are voicing concerns that the talks could end with Ukraine being forced into a settlement that strips it of more land. … Read more
MOSCOW, Aug 7 – Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to engage in direct talks, a move that could reshape the future of ties between the two nations. The announcement came from Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, who indicated that both sides had agreed to the meeting and were now entering … Read more