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Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
DIPLOMACY

China’s mediation ambitions in the Ukraine conflict clash with its goals concerning Trump and trade relations

Over the past three years, China has consistently expressed its intention to serve as a mediator in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This has included various diplomatic efforts by Beijing’s envoy, who has engaged with nations ranging from South Africa to Indonesia. Additionally, China has proposed a peace initiative in collaboration with Brazil, formed a coalition of “friends for peace” among developing countries, and even … Continue reading China’s mediation ambitions in the Ukraine conflict clash with its goals concerning Trump and trade relations

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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he arrives for a meeting with European leaders on Ukraine and European security at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France.
TOP STORIES

EU leaders are more concerned about U.S. influence than the threat from Russia

The recent uproar regarding the transatlantic divide showcased at the Munich Security Conference is expected to resonate for an extended period. We can anticipate further remarks from Western European politicians, opinion pieces in British media advocating for Europe to assert itself against Washington, and calls for greater strategic independence. However, despite the noise and commotion, it is unlikely that any significant changes will occur in … Continue reading EU leaders are more concerned about U.S. influence than the threat from Russia

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DIPLOMACY

China supports Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative at the G20, while U.S. allies back Zelenskiy

China expressed its support for U.S. President Donald Trump‘s initiative to negotiate a deal with Russia aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine during a G20 meeting in South Africa on Thursday. Meanwhile, U.S. allies rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. In the early days of his presidency, Trump significantly altered U.S. policy regarding the war, abandoning a strategy to isolate Moscow following a phone … Continue reading China supports Trump’s Ukraine peace initiative at the G20, while U.S. allies back Zelenskiy

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Soldiers walk among debris as civilians evacuate Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine.
DIPLOMACY

United States will not participate as a co-sponsor for the United Nations resolution supporting Ukraine

The United States has declined to co-sponsor a proposed U.N. resolution commemorating three years since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, which supports Kyiv’s territorial integrity and denounces Russian aggression, according to three diplomatic sources who spoke to Reuters. This decision may indicate a significant shift in the stance of Ukraine’s most influential Western ally. This development seems to reflect a growing divide between Ukrainian President Volodymyr … Continue reading United States will not participate as a co-sponsor for the United Nations resolution supporting Ukraine

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DISPUTES

Trump urges ‘dictator’ Zelenskiy to act swiftly or risk losing Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a “dictator” on Wednesday, cautioning that he must act swiftly to secure peace or risk losing his nation. This statement has intensified the ongoing conflict between the two leaders, raising concerns among European officials. Trump’s remarks came just a day after he suggested that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s invasion in 2022, further alarming U.S. … Continue reading Trump urges ‘dictator’ Zelenskiy to act swiftly or risk losing Ukraine

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China's J-36
DEFENCE

Unconfirmed reports have surfaced regarding a second flight of China’s J-36

Social media platforms, particularly X, are buzzing with reports suggesting that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China has conducted a second flight of the J-36, a fighter jet believed to be of the sixth generation. This excitement appears to have originated from a recently released photo that did not circulate on December 26, the date when the first flight was reportedly confirmed. As … Continue reading Unconfirmed reports have surfaced regarding a second flight of China’s J-36

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gives a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 19, 2025, amid the Russian attack on Ukraine.
TOP STORIES

Zelenskiy urges greater transparency after Trump’s claims that Ukraine started the conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine bore responsibility for Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, asserting that the former U.S. president was ensnared in a web of Russian disinformation. Speaking prior to discussions with Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, Zelenskiy expressed a desire for Trump’s team to possess a more accurate understanding of the situation in Ukraine, particularly after Trump … Continue reading Zelenskiy urges greater transparency after Trump’s claims that Ukraine started the conflict

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BLAZE-25
DEFENCE

Pakistan Introduces BLAZE-25 Loitering Munition—A Powerful Counterpart to Russia’s LANCET

Pakistan’s leading defense manufacturer, Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS), has introduced the BLAZE-25 loitering munition, a state-of-the-art system that closely resembles the distinctive design of Russia‘s powerful LANCET drone. The LANCET loitering munition, developed by ZALA AERO—part of the renowned Kalashnikov Concern, famous for the AK-47—has gained notoriety for its exceptional accuracy in targeting high-value military assets in Ukraine. Weighing in at 25 kg, … Continue reading Pakistan Introduces BLAZE-25 Loitering Munition—A Powerful Counterpart to Russia’s LANCET

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, on the day of Tulsi Gabbard's swearing in ceremony as Director of National Intelligence, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C.
DISPUTES

Trump strikes another setback for Ukraine while providing fresh support to Putin

The situation in Ukraine seemed to reach a new low until President Donald Trump intervened. After excluding President Volodymyr Zelensky from the initial US discussions with Russia aimed at resolving the conflict, Trump on Tuesday inaccurately claimed that Ukraine instigated the war that has devastated its territory and resulted in countless casualties. In his most aggressive remarks directed at the Ukrainian leader to date, Trump … Continue reading Trump strikes another setback for Ukraine while providing fresh support to Putin

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F-35 Lightning II
DEFENCE

U.S. F-35 Fighter Jet Deal Sparks Controversy in India

India’s opposition parties have mounted a vigorous campaign against the proposal to acquire the advanced F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, denouncing the agreement as an extravagant error fraught with the ongoing issues of American engineering. They caution that these expensive aircraft, which have faced numerous operational challenges, may turn into a significant liability instead of a strategic advantage. The competition for air superiority in India … Continue reading U.S. F-35 Fighter Jet Deal Sparks Controversy in India

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