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China targets US defense firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Beijing has imposed sanctions on twenty American defense contractors and ten senior executives in response to Washington’s latest military aid package to Taiwan, intensifying friction between the United States and China over the island’s security and sovereignty. China’s Foreign Ministry......

Russia reviews US proposal amid renewed push for Ukraine peace settlement

Russia has confirmed it is reviewing a series of documents suggesting potential terms for ending the conflict in Ukraine after high-level discussions between Russian and U.S. envoys. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the materials were presented to President Vladimir Putin following meetings in......

Russia and Ukraine report progress as peace framework takes shape

Russia and Ukraine have confirmed measurable progress in talks mediated by the United States, offering the clearest sign yet that both sides may be inching toward an end to the war that has gripped the region for nearly four years. While optimism remains guarded, statements from both Moscow and Kyiv......

Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities in Christmas Day escalation

Ukraine carried out a series of drone attacks on Christmas Day that struck key Russian energy sites, intensifying a campaign that has increasingly focused on disrupting Moscow’s oil and gas infrastructure. According to sources cited by media reports, Ukrainian drones hit the Orenburg gas processing......

Putin’s holiday message to Trump coincides with high-stakes Ukraine peace negotiations

Amid renewed diplomatic efforts to secure an end to the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas greetings to U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a symbolic moment as talks enter a decisive phase. Kremlin officials confirmed that while no direct conversation took place, Putin’s......

Zelensky calls for peace as missile strikes devastate Ukrainian cities during Christmas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a somber Christmas message as Russian forces launched fresh attacks on cities across the country. In his address, he expressed a scathing view of Moscow’s ongoing assault, describing those responsible as having “nothing in common with Christianity......

US envoy says Ukraine war could end within 90 days as peace proposals advance

Negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have gained new momentum, with the United States indicating that a possible agreement could be reached in the coming months. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Washington believes “a resolution could emerge within 90 days” if discussions continue......

Russia presses for major revisions to proposed Ukraine peace framework

Russia has announced its intention to demand major amendments to a newly presented 20-point peace proposal for ending the prolonged war in Ukraine, describing the plan as an early draft rather than a near-final roadmap. Kremlin officials said the proposal, unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,......

Netanyahu to brief Trump on rising missile threat from Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss renewed intelligence on Iran’s expanding missile capabilities and its potential to resume large-scale production. The meeting, scheduled for December 29, will focus on the implications......

Zelenskyy says the US plans a gradual lifting of Russia sanctions once the war is over

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the United States intends to ease sanctions on Russia in stages following the end of the conflict, though such measures are not part of the current peace framework under discussion. He made the remarks during a press conference in Kyiv, revealing......

Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russian territory amid escalating aerial warfare

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone offensive overnight, striking targets across Russia in one of the most extensive air assaults since the war began. Russian authorities reported intercepting nearly 200 drones, several of which were approaching Moscow, while debris from a downed drone set fire to a......

Ukraine and United States unveil peace framework amid renewed Russian assaults

Ukraine and the United States have jointly presented a detailed 20-point peace proposal to Russia, aiming to initiate the most comprehensive negotiations since the start of the conflict. The plan, developed during high-level discussions in Miami, outlines a potential path toward ending hostilities while......

Tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait as military maneuvers intensify

The waters of the Taiwan Strait have become a theater of heightened military activity, with near-daily incursions reported by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. On Wednesday morning, five Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected near the island, including one that crossed the median line......

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