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
FRANKFURT, July 23 – Germany, once hesitant in matters of military innovation due to its complex history, is now undergoing a profound shift in its defense strategy. Fueled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising uncertainty about longstanding global alliances, the country is actively investing in cutting-edge technologies such as AI-driven warfare systems, military drones, … Read more
MOSCOW, July 15 – President Donald Trump issued stern warnings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a more aggressive approach to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Trump’s remarks, delivered alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the White House, included promises of increased military support to Kyiv and a warning was issued that countries continuing to … Read more
THE HAGUE, June 25 – NATO leaders convened in The Hague on Wednesday for a pivotal summit that centered around a substantial increase in defense spending—a move that closely aligns with long-standing demands from U.S. President Donald Trump. The gathering, hosted by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in his hometown, aimed to demonstrate renewed commitment … Read more
WARSAW, June 2 – In a dramatic political shift that signals mounting tensions within Poland’s political landscape, nationalist candidate Karol Nawrocki emerged victorious in the country’s presidential runoff election. Narrowly defeating liberal opponent Rafal Trzaskowski, Nawrocki’s win is a significant setback for Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s pro-European government and a potential turning point for the … Read more
KYIV, May 25 – In a renewed escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a deadly aerial offensive on Ukraine’s capital and other regions overnight, striking with waves of missiles and drones for the second consecutive night. The attacks coincide with a significant prisoner exchange deal between Kyiv and Moscow, highlighting the complicated dynamics of diplomacy and … Read more
BUCHAREST, May 19 – European capitals and global markets reacted with optimism and relief following Nicusor Dan’s decisive win in Romania’s presidential election. The victory of the centrist Bucharest mayor over hard-right candidate George Simion reassured the European Union and avoided what many feared could have been a disruptive political shift resembling the Trump-style nationalism … Read more
ISTANBUL, May 17 – Recent diplomatic efforts to halt the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine hit a major roadblock as Russian negotiators demanded Ukraine withdraw its forces from several contested regions before agreeing to a ceasefire, according to a senior Ukrainian official familiar with the discussion. The meeting, held in Istanbul, marked the first … Read more