KYIV/WASHINGTON, July 14 – President Donald Trump has revealed his intention to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, signaling a significant shift in his strategy toward the ongoing conflict. The move comes as Trump’s personal envoy, retired General Keith Kellogg, arrives in Kyiv to engage in high-level discussions with Ukrainian officials on security cooperation … Read more
MOSCOW/KYIV, May 28 – As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate with no end in sight, tensions between the United States and Russia have once again spilled into the public arena. The latest clash came after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that Putin was “playing … 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
ISTANBUL, May 15 – Hopes for renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been thrown into disarray after Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to attend in person, opting instead to dispatch a delegation of lower-ranking officials to Turkey. The talks, which were expected to mark a significant diplomatic step forward after months of military … Read more
MOSCOW, May 11 – In a surprising and unprecedented move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct peace negotiations with Ukraine, offering to hold talks in Istanbul without any preconditions. This initiative marks the most significant overture toward peace since the war began over three years ago in February 2022. Putin’s announcement came early Sunday … Read more
MOSCOW, April 28 – Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 8 to May 10. This move comes as part of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. The ceasefire will coincide with events marking this significant … Read more
April 24 – A devastating overnight aerial assault on Kyiv has left a deep scar on the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian officials confirmed that nine people have been killed and more than 70 injured after a combined missile and drone attack struck multiple sites across the city. Among the injured were six children, further highlighting the … Read more
PARIS, April 18 – The United States is considering a sharp shift in its approach to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that President Donald Trump may pull out of the current peace negotiations if there is no tangible progress “within a matter of days.” The remarks, … Read more
Washington/Moscow/Kyiv, March 25 – The United States has brokered agreements between Russia and Ukraine to temporarily halt military operations at sea and refrain from attacking energy infrastructure. As part of the deal, Washington has pledged to advocate for easing specific sanctions on Russia, marking a significant diplomatic shift under President Donald Trump’s administration. These agreements … Read more
MOSCOW, March 13 – Russian officials have declared that their military is on the verge of reclaiming full control over the Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops have held a strategic position for more than seven months. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that its forces are conducting relentless assaults on Ukrainian positions and have recently taken … Read more