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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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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov, at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh.
DIPLOMACY

US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a resolution for the Ukraine conflict

U.S. and Russian officials convened in Riyadh on Tuesday for their most significant discussions to date regarding the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. The agenda was anticipated to include strategies for concluding the three-year war and improving American-Russian relations. These discussions may set the stage for a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine, which is not participating … Continue reading US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a resolution for the Ukraine conflict

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The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund Kirill Dmitriev speaks to media ahead of his meeting with U.S. delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
DIPLOMACY

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund leader calls Trump a solution-oriented individual ahead of high-level talks

The head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund stated on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump is a problem solver, just ahead of U.S.-Russian discussions in Saudi Arabia. These talks are anticipated to be pivotal in addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine between the two nations, which were once Cold War adversaries. This dialogue may set the stage for a summit between Trump and Russian President … Continue reading Russia’s sovereign wealth fund leader calls Trump a solution-oriented individual ahead of high-level talks

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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.
DEFENCE

Europe emphasizes increased defence spending amid divisions over a Ukraine peacekeeping proposal

European leaders convened in Paris for urgent discussions on Monday, advocating for increased investment to enhance the continent’s defence capabilities. However, they remained divided on the proposal to send peacekeepers to Ukraine to support any potential peace agreement. The leaders concurred that it would be perilous to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine without simultaneously securing a peace deal. They expressed readiness to offer security guarantees … Continue reading Europe emphasizes increased defence spending amid divisions over a Ukraine peacekeeping proposal

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he departs Israel for Saudi Arabia, at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
DIPLOMACY

Rubio reaches Saudi Arabia ahead of discussions with Russia aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Monday for anticipated discussions with Russian officials aimed at resolving Moscow’s nearly three-year conflict in Ukraine. These talks follow a recent phone conversation between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Trump instructed senior officials to initiate negotiations to end the war, a commitment he made during his … Continue reading Rubio reaches Saudi Arabia ahead of discussions with Russia aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict

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Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building.
DIPLOMACY

Rubio states that Ukraine and Europe will be part of real peace talks as the U.S. evaluates Putin’s intentions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that any genuine negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict initiated by Moscow would involve Ukraine and Europe. This indicates that the upcoming discussions between the U.S. and Russia could provide insight into Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s commitment to achieving peace. Rubio addressed European apprehensions regarding their exclusion from the initial talks scheduled to occur in Saudi … Continue reading Rubio states that Ukraine and Europe will be part of real peace talks as the U.S. evaluates Putin’s intentions

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Keith Kellogg during a Senate armed services committee hearing on the conflict in Ukraine.
DEFENCE

U.S. is expected to urge European allies to boost arms purchases for Ukraine, sources say

The Trump administration is set to encourage European allies to increase their purchases of American weapons for Ukraine in anticipation of possible peace negotiations with Moscow, according to two sources familiar with the situation. This initiative could enhance Kyiv’s leverage in the talks. Should this plan be formalized, it would provide some reassurance to Ukrainian officials concerned that President Donald Trump might halt further assistance … Continue reading U.S. is expected to urge European allies to boost arms purchases for Ukraine, sources say

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DIPLOMACY

The longest-serving monarch in the Middle East faces a confrontation with Trump

The Hashemite monarchy in Jordan has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout its history. With the support of the British, they established a modest desert kingdom from the remnants of the Ottoman Empire following World War I. A few decades later, they witnessed the violent downfall of their relatives in Iraq during a coup. They faced defeat against Israel in the 1967 War but subsequently overcame Palestinian … Continue reading The longest-serving monarch in the Middle East faces a confrontation with Trump

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Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya
DIPLOMACY

Japan must enhance its defence capabilities, the foreign minister informs the new Trump administration

Japan is set to enhance its defence capabilities in response to the evolving security landscape in East Asia, as stated by the country’s foreign minister during a meeting with his U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, according to his spokesperson. The return of U.S. President Donald Trump has raised expectations that Washington may exert greater pressure on its allies to boost defense spending. In light of concerns … Continue reading Japan must enhance its defence capabilities, the foreign minister informs the new Trump administration

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A freed Palestinian prisoner reacts from inside a bus that arrived with them after their release from an Israeli jail as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
DISPUTES

Hamas has released hostages, while Israel has freed Palestinian prisoners on the first day of the ceasefire

Hamas released three Israeli hostages while Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, marking the first day of a ceasefire that has paused a 15-month conflict severely impacting the Gaza Strip and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The ceasefire enabled Palestinians to return to their devastated neighborhoods to start the rebuilding process, as relief trucks brought essential supplies. In other areas of Gaza, crowds … Continue reading Hamas has released hostages, while Israel has freed Palestinian prisoners on the first day of the ceasefire

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