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Russia, accused of stalling, wants answers before truce

US President Donald Trump has expressed growing frustration over the lack of progress towards a ceasefire in the ongoing three-year conflict. Despite discussions with both Ukrainian and Russian officials, Trump voiced his displeasure with the situation, stating that the bombing continues relentlessly......

French Far Right Rally in Paris Against Marine Le Pen Conviction

Supporters of France's far-right gathered in Paris on Sunday after Marine Le Pen, the party’s leader, was convicted of embezzlement and banned from holding public office, a decision that could prevent her from participating in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen, who is appealing the verdict,......

Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary amid ICC warrant: A strategic alliance strengthened

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Budapest on Thursday, welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him. This visit underscores Hungary’s enduring alliance with Israel, which has......

US pressure on Greenland sparks diplomatic tensions

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has strongly criticized the United States for exerting what she calls “unacceptable pressure” on Greenland ahead of a high-profile visit by US Vice President JD Vance. The trip, which includes a stop at the US’s Pituffik Space Base,......

Russia and the U.S. push for dialogue on Ukraine, including the UN

Russia has expressed its desire to continue dialogue with the United States over the Ukraine conflict, with plans to include other parties, including the United Nations. However, no ceasefire, even a limited one, was announced after twelve hours of talks in Saudi Arabia. U.S. President Donald Trump,......

Trump’s bid for Ukraine’s nuclear plants sparks controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly suggested that Ukraine transfer its nuclear power plants to Washington, a proposal that has sparked controversy in Kyiv. The idea raises concerns about national sovereignty, energy security, and the potential risks involved in nuclear facility management. Historical......

Sánchez: EU defense goes beyond the military

Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Spanish Government, arrived at a new European Council summit in Brussels this Thursday, emphasizing the need for Europe to demonstrate a stronger commitment to multilateral discussions, particularly in the context of defense, aid to Ukraine, and the ongoing......

Trump proposes U.S. control over Ukraine's nuclear plants in bid for ceasefire

President Donald Trump suggested to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the U.S. could take ownership and management of Ukraine's nuclear power plants as part of his ongoing effort to mediate a ceasefire in the war with Russia. Zelensky responded by stating that Ukraine was prepared to temporarily......

Putin agrees to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but rejects full ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on March 18 to temporarily stop attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, but he refused to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which was seen as a potential step toward a permanent peace agreement. Ukraine expressed its support......

US halts efforts against Russian hybrid warfare amid shifting policy toward Moscow

Several U.S. national security agencies have paused their coordinated efforts to counter Russian disinformation, sabotage, and cyberattacks, reducing pressure on Moscow while the Trump Administration pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine. Last year, President Joe Biden had directed his national security......

Xi Jinping declines EU invitation for anniversary summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has turned down an invitation to attend a summit in Brussels commemorating the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations, according to the Financial Times. Instead, Premier Li Qiang will represent China, meeting with the heads of the European Council and Commission.......

Trump administration freezes US-funded media operations

The Trump administration took a drastic step on Saturday by putting journalists at Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded media outlets on leave, halting operations that have been vital in countering Russian and Chinese information campaigns for decades. Employees at VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Radio......

Collective pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire agreement

During a virtual summit hosted by London, a group of thirty leaders supporting Ukraine agreed to apply "collective pressure" on Russia, which is suspected of wanting to continue the war, to compel Moscow to accept a ceasefire. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of the participants in the......