KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday that a high-level Ukrainian delegation will take part in fresh peace talks with Russia, despite the Kremlin downplaying chances of a breakthrough in the over three-year-long conflict. “The delegation will be headed by Rustem Umerov and will include representatives from Ukrainian intelligence, the foreign ministry, and […]
“Germany and Norway aim to ensure stability and security in maritime areas, including in the High North,” said a joint statement released as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Berlin. The two countries also reaffirmed their “unwavering support for Ukraine as it defends its freedom, sovereignty, independence and […]
While US President Donald Trump has increased the pressure by giving Russia 50 days to agree on a deal or face sanctions, Zelensky spoke only hours after the Kremlin had downplayed hopes for a breakthrough. His announcement of a fresh round of negotiations also came in the wake of a fresh Russian barrage on the […]
ISTANBUL – Two rounds of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine held in Istanbul have ended without any breakthrough toward a ceasefire, despite continued international pressure to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. Instead of progress on ending hostilities, the talks led to significant humanitarian gestures. According to Kremlin aide and Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky, Russia handed […]
Brent crude futures settled down 50 cents, or 0.7%, at $68.71 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 46 cents, or 0.7%, at $66.52. “The focus has been on Donald Trump. There was some fear he might target Russia with sanctions immediately, and now he has given another 50 days,” said UBS […]
Trump Sets 50-Day Deadline for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal, Threatens Tariffs and Boosts Arms to Kyiv WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday gave Russia 50 days to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine, warning of serious trade penalties and unveiling a new push for NATO countries to supply more military aid to […]
On Monday, Trump gave Russia 50 days to strike a peace deal with Ukraine, voicing fresh frustration with Moscow, and laid out an arrangement with NATO to supply Kyiv with new military aid sponsored by the alliance’s member countries. “President Trump’s statement is very serious. We certainly need time to analyse what was said in […]
Xi Jinping Urges Closer China-Russia Ties, Calls for Just Global Order at SCO Talks Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger strategic coordination with Russia, emphasizing deeper cooperation on global platforms and promoting a more equitable international order. Xi made these remarks during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing, according […]
In a major development, Pakistan and Russia have signed a protocol to revive and modernize the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, marking a renewed phase of industrial cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was finalized during a high-level visit by a Pakistani delegation led by Haroon Akhtar Khan, Adviser to the Prime Minister […]
Putin and Trump Talk as Ukraine Peace Efforts Stall Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump recently had a phone call that lasted almost an hour. This happened while U.S.-led peace talks to end the war in Ukraine are stuck, and the U.S. has paused some weapon shipments to Ukraine. Trump is […]
