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Pope Leo XIV commits to global peace efforts

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, made a firm commitment on May 14 to dedicate himself to peace efforts globally. He expressed the Vatican’s willingness to serve as a mediator in international conflicts, emphasizing that war is "never inevitable." Having been......

Trump's influence on the Ukraine-Russia conflict and Europe's role in securing peace

Charles Clarke, the former UK Home Secretary, expressed skepticism regarding the likelihood of US President Donald Trump facilitating a lasting ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Clarke questioned Trump’s approach, which blends aggressive tactics with flattery, and doubts that such a strategy......

Ukraine reports over 100 Russian drones launched despite ceasefire proposals

Ukraine has claimed that Russia launched a wave of over 100 drones overnight, disregarding attempts by Kyiv and its allies to convince Moscow to initiate a 30-day ceasefire. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 55 of the 108 drones fired by Russia since Sunday night (11 p.m. local time) were shot down.......

Putin Proposes Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks in Istanbul on May 15

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, emphasizing there would be no preconditions. His goal, he said, is to secure a lasting peace and address the fundamental causes behind the three-year war. This announcement came shortly after......

Putin Showcases Power at Victory Day Parade amid Ongoing War

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to lead a grand Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, a display the Kremlin views as a tool to boost domestic patriotism and project strength internationally while the conflict in Ukraine continues. This year’s event, marking 80 years since the Soviet......

Trump Renews Push for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine

President Donald Trump has once again urged Russia and Ukraine to agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, warning that violations would trigger additional sanctions. The call followed his recent conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as Kyiv seeks to mend ties with Washington after......

Putin's order for three-day truce with Ukraine comes into effect

Russian President Vladimir Putin's order for a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect Thursday. The Kremlin presented the truce as a test of Ukraine's willingness to pursue peace, but Ukraine rejected it, calling it a "farce" and instead proposed a 30-day ceasefire. The......

Order by Hegseth to Cancel Ukraine Weapons Caught White House off Guard

Just days after Donald Trump assumed office for a second term, a surprising order emerged from the Pentagon: 11 scheduled military cargo flights carrying weapons to Ukraine were abruptly canceled. These flights, operating from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware and a U.S. base in Qatar, were halted without......

George Simion: Romania’s nationalist hope for change

George Simion, the nationalist leader of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), emerged as a dominant force in Romania’s presidential race, securing 40.5% of the vote in the first round. Simion, a 38-year-old figure, is determined to fulfill his goal of “returning to the Romanian......

Russia-Ukraine war update day 1161 key developments

On Tuesday night, waves of Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv and Dnipro, killing at least one person and injuring 38 others, including two children. Russian authorities also announced the capture of Doroshivka, a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region. In Sumy province,......

Trump's challenge to U.S. historical alliances and global security architecture

Since his return to power, Donald Trump has fundamentally disrupted the balance of international relations established after World War II, weakening traditional alliances and questioning the structure of global security. Trump has made it clear that he is unwilling to maintain the historic alliances......

Donald Trump's efforts for peace: A path to ending the Russia-Ukraine war?

Over three years into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, there is renewed hope for a lasting ceasefire, largely driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's direct involvement. Since his return to power, the former real estate mogul has made resolving the Ukrainian conflict a key priority in his......

Donald Trump’s first 100 days: a turbulent return to power

Donald Trump is back in the White House after 100 days. What promises has he kept? And what do Americans think of their transitioning country? Since the Republican's inauguration on January 20 for his second term, the United States and the world have been caught in a whirlwind of announcements from......