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Zelensky warns Iran war is stalling Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the conflict in Iran is disrupting peace negotiations over Ukraine and straining critical missile supplies needed to defend against Russian attacks. Speaking to the BBC during a visit to London on March 17, he said the situation raises serious concerns for......

Turkey ready to host next round of Russia-Ukraine talks

Turkey has confirmed its readiness to host the next round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Fidan emphasized the risks that the ongoing conflict poses to both regional stability and the......

U.S. lawmakers warn of potential ground troop deployment in Iran

Democratic U.S. senators have voiced serious concerns over the possibility that President Donald Trump may deploy American ground forces in Iran, citing heightened risks due to Russian support for Tehran’s military operations. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire highlighted that Russia is......

Germany secures Patriot interceptor missiles from allies for Ukraine

Germany has coordinated with European allies to supply about 35 PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, according to a report by Der Spiegel confirmed by the German Defense Ministry. Around 30 of the missiles will come from several European partner countries, while......

Pro Russian disinformation exploits turmoil around the Epstein case

The release of millions of U.S. justice documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has triggered political fallout, resignations and renewed scrutiny of public figures mentioned in the files. At the same time, the case has fueled coordinated disinformation campaigns online, including operations attributed to......

US Iran conflict fuels fears of strategic overstretch with China

The escalating US and Israeli campaign against Iran is prompting fresh warnings that Washington risks overextending its military at the expense of its stated priority of deterring China in the Indo-Pacific. President Donald Trump has said the strikes launched on 28 February will continue as long as necessary,......

Lavrov and Qatari Prime Minister discuss Iran crisis in phone call

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation on Friday with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss rising tensions surrounding Iran. According to official statements, both officials emphasized the urgent need to halt any military......

Global leaders voice concern after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

World leaders have reacted strongly following strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, actions that triggered retaliatory measures from Tehran across the Middle East. The developments have intensified diplomatic debate among allies and adversaries alike. The presidents of the......

Rutte urges Europe to boost defense spending and trust us commitment

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on European allies to put less energy into questioning Washington’s reliability and more into meeting their own defense spending pledges, arguing that a stronger European contribution will help lock in the United States’ role in the alliance. Speaking......

Germany expands military powers to tackle rising drone threats

Germany’s parliament has approved new legislation granting the military wider authority to combat drone incursions, an escalating concern linked by officials to Russian hybrid interference across Europe. The Bundestag voted Thursday to amend the Aviation Security Act, enabling the Bundeswehr to......

Ukraine and US press Geneva talks on peace and reconstruction after mass Russian strikes

Ukrainian and US negotiators opened a fresh round of talks in Geneva on Thursday, seeking to lock in a sweeping economic “prosperity package” for Ukraine even as Russia pummeled the country with one of its heaviest overnight barrages in months. The discussions, led by Ukraine’s national......

Geneva talks press ahead as Russia batters Ukraine with night strikes

Ukrainian and United States negotiators convened in Geneva on Thursday for a fresh round of talks on postwar reconstruction and the next phase of peace diplomacy, only hours after Russia unleashed one of its heaviest aerial barrages in months across multiple Ukrainian regions. Ukraine’s delegation......

Larijani emerges as de facto ruler after failed bid to sideline Khamenei

An alleged internal attempt to strip Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of his crisis‑management authority during January’s nationwide unrest collapsed when Ali Larijani refused to back the move, paving the way for his rise as the country’s dominant power broker. According......

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