Politics
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emerged as a controversial intermediary in backchannel negotiations between Russia and the United States, offering to facilitate peace talks amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. While positioning himself as a "Putin whisperer," Lukashenko has sought......
The Kremlin has called for restraint in discussing nuclear matters following a statement from US President Donald Trump about repositioning American nuclear submarines. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday downplayed the significance of Trump’s comments, noting that US submarines are routinely......
Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his call for Serbia to embrace its European future, urging the country to prioritize its EU membership aspirations over its longstanding ties with Russia. In a phone conversation with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Macron emphasized the importance of reform and dialogue......
South Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers along its border with North Korea, a move aimed at reducing tensions as Seoul's new administration seeks to restore trust with its neighbor. The loudspeakers, which previously broadcast K-pop and news reports into the North, were silenced earlier this......
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines near Russian waters in response to what he described as "reckless and provocative remarks" by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The decision signifies a sharp escalation in the ongoing geopolitical tensions......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that the first mass-produced Oreshnik hypersonic missile systems have been delivered to Russia’s armed forces. Speaking on Friday during a military briefing, Putin emphasized the advanced capabilities of the new weapon, which is already operational......
India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil has been described as a “point of irritation” by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who highlighted its impact on the strategic partnership between New Delhi and Washington. Speaking in an interview with Fox Radio, Rubio acknowledged India’s......
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticizing Moscow’s continued aggression in Ukraine. Despite campaign promises to swiftly end the conflict and surpass his predecessor Joe Biden’s efforts, Trump has struggled......
The outgoing French Chief of the Defence Staff, General Thierry Burkhard, has issued a stark warning about a potential military threat from Russia to Europe within the next five years. Speaking days before his departure at the end of August, Burkhard shared his concerns in an interview with The Economist,......
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Moscow on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a representative of Syria's new government since the ousting of longtime ally Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Strengthening ties with Syria’s......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged international allies to push for regime change in Russia, warning that Moscow’s current leadership poses a continued threat to global stability even if its war against Ukraine ends. His remarks followed a devastating Russian missile and drone attack......
The United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Russia, shortening the previously announced 50-day deadline to cease hostilities in Ukraine to just 10–12 days. Speaking from his golf course at Turnberry in Scotland, where he is hosting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during......
Russian forces unleashed a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, targeting 10 regions with over 30 missiles and 300 drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday. The attack caused significant damage in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, where a multi-story apartment building was......
