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Leading analyst Fyodor Lukyanov warns that Moscow must resist the temptation of a Western pivot.
The EU has summoned Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Brussels for urgent talks on European security guarantees, as concerns mount over Trump's surprise Russia negotiations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reinforced the strategic partnership between Beijing and Moscow, describing the two nations as 'inseparable neighbours' united in mutual support.
As Ukraine commemorates three years of resistance, a dramatic showdown unfolds in Kyiv where EU leaders demonstrate unwavering support while Trump's push for swift peace negotiations threatens to reshape the conflict's future.
When Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago, the United States helped whip Europe into a staunchly unified response. Now US leaders may be splitting Europe into pieces as President Donald Trump seeks to end the war
The European Union is set to establish a groundbreaking military aid fund for Ukraine, potentially worth billions of euros, partially funded by frozen Russian assets.
A prominent member of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party predicts Donald Trump's potential return to power would dramatically reshape European politics and restore diplomatic relations with Russia.
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, top Russian and US officials are set to meet in Saudi Arabia, marking a crucial step towards possible peace in Ukraine.
In a strategic diplomatic move, Ukrainian President Zelensky announces readiness for Russian peace talks - but only after securing aligned positions with the US and Europe.
NATO allies face growing divisions as Trump's surprise Ukraine peace talks with Putin trigger European demands for inclusion, while US Defence Secretary Hegseth defends the initiative amid concerns over Kyiv's sovereignty and future security arrangements.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has indicated that recent phone talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin could mark the beginning of peace negotiations for Ukraine.
In a tense first NATO visit, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth challenges European allies over Ukraine support and unprecedented military spending demands, as Trump's administration pushes for NATO reforms and a 5% GDP defence target.
In a significant diplomatic development, the Kremlin endorses Donald Trump's controversial suggestion about Ukraine's future Russian alignment, while both nations continue trading strategic strikes on energy infrastructure.
In a heated pre-election debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlines his stance on Ukraine's NATO membership whilst warning of the risks of wider conflict with Russia.
As the critical New START Treaty approaches its 2026 expiration date, experts warn that negotiating a new US-Russia nuclear arms control agreement could extend beyond the deadline. With Russia's recent suspension of treaty participation and growing tensions over nuclear facility inspections, the stakes for global security have never been higher. Arms Control Association leadership cautions about the risk of an 'unconstrained nuclear arms race' if a new agreement isn't reached.
The Kremlin has dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's unprecedented offer for direct peace talks with Putin, citing a 2022 decree that banned negotiations. The rejection comes amid escalating tensions and accusations from both sides.
In a significant diplomatic shift, Russia has initiated proceedings to remove the Taliban from its terrorist organisation list, potentially marking a major change in international relations with Afghanistan's current rulers.
In a strategically significant diplomatic exchange, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted high-level talks via video link from Beijing's Great Hall of the People, demonstrating their growing alliance amid Western concerns. This virtual summit, amidst global geopolitical tensions and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, underscores Beijing's delicate balance between claimed neutrality and its deepening partnership with Moscow.
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Ukrainian authorities in the west of the country said Wednesday that critical infrastructure facilities had been targeted in a "massive" Russian missile attack after air alerts sounded nationwide.
The Kremlin said on Friday that President Vladimir Putin was open to talks with Donald Trump, after the incoming US president said a meeting between the pair was being set up.
Outgoing US president Joe Biden will give a swansong foreign policy speech next week claiming America is far stronger than when Donald Trump left office, a senior US official said Friday.
Donald Trump threatened military action to secure the Panama Canal and economic force against neighboring Canada in meandering remarks Tuesday that drew firm and frosty responses from the two US allies.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has cancelled his trip to the newly established centre in the western German city of Wiesbaden that will coordinate military support for Ukraine, previously scheduled for Wednesday.