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US seeks balance between Japan alliance and China cooperation amid rising tensions

Washington reaffirmed its ability to uphold its strategic alliance with Japan while pursuing constructive engagement with China, even as military tensions between Tokyo and Beijing intensify over Taiwan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Friday that the United States can simultaneously support......

Russian strike on Odesa port deepens humanitarian and diplomatic crisis

A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Black Sea port city of Odesa killed seven people and injured fifteen others late Friday, marking a new escalation in Moscow’s campaign against critical infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said the strike targeted the Pivdennyi port, a vital artery for......

Putin rejects territorial compromise as EU pledges billions to support Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his refusal to cede occupied territories during his annual televised question-and-answer session, defying international pressure to end the war. He claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains unwilling to negotiate on territorial terms, insisting......

UN Security Council to discuss escalating Venezuela crisis amid growing military tensions

The United Nations Security Council is set to convene an emergency meeting to address the deepening crisis in Venezuela, following mounting tensions between Caracas and Washington. The session, scheduled at UN headquarters, was requested by the Venezuelan government to discuss what it has termed “ongoing......

Zelensky rejects European security plan as replacement for US commitment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told European leaders in Brussels that Europe’s proposed security guarantees cannot replace the binding commitment of the United States. Speaking at the European Council summit, he insisted that only a US-backed system modeled on NATO’s Article 5 could......

Putin dismisses Ukraine’s readiness for peace as winter fighting intensifies

Russia has cast new doubt on the possibility of peace negotiations with Ukraine as both sides exchange diplomatic gestures amid ongoing clashes on the battlefield. Renewed tension over talks Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Moscow that Ukraine remains “unwilling” to engage......

Putin’s inflammatory remarks test Europe’s resolve ahead of critical summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin sharply criticized European leaders in a speech in Moscow, calling them “piglets” just hours before a decisive European Union summit on Ukraine’s future funding. The comments, made at a defense ministry meeting, underscored the rising tension between......

Europe weighs direct engagement with Putin as EU approves billion-dollar Ukraine loan

European leaders have signaled a potential shift in their approach to Russia after French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that the continent may need to reopen direct communication with Vladimir Putin if current peace negotiations fail to deliver a durable settlement in Ukraine. His remarks came......

Trump says Ukraine peace deal may be near as U.S. and Russia prepare Miami talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are “getting close,” signaling intensified diplomacy ahead of a weekend meeting in Miami involving American and Russian representatives. Growing momentum before Miami meeting The discussions,......

Zelensky urges United States to clarify scope of long-term security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the United States to provide greater clarity regarding the scope and timing of the long-term security commitments promised to Kyiv. His remarks come amid growing uncertainty over future American aid as political divisions in Washington delay the approval......

Europe split as US warns against seizing Russian assets for Ukraine

The Trump administration is urging European allies to abandon their plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction, arguing that the $250 billion fund should remain a bargaining tool in potential peace talks. The move exposes growing divisions within the transatlantic......

Europe seeks strategic autonomy amid renewed transatlantic tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the continent to strengthen its capacity for self-defense and economic resilience, responding to recent criticisms from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, she cautioned that the global environment......

Russia warns United States against risking a major mistake in Venezuela standoff

Russia has issued a stark warning to Washington, urging the United States to avoid what it called a “fatal mistake” over escalating tensions with Venezuela. Moscow cautioned that any American military or economic aggression toward Caracas could provoke unpredictable consequences across Latin......

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