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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel after a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 27, 2018.
DIPLOMACY

Angela Merkel consulted with the pope on strategies for interacting with Donald Trump

Angela Merkel sought guidance from the pope regarding how to engage with Donald Trump following his election as U.S. president. She aimed to find strategies to persuade him, viewing him as someone with a property developer’s binary mindset, to remain committed to the Paris climate agreements. In her memoir, excerpts of which were published in the German weekly Die Zeit, the former German chancellor recounted … Continue reading Angela Merkel consulted with the pope on strategies for interacting with Donald Trump

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The United Nations Security Council meets on the escalation in fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah during the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York.
DIPLOMACY

U.S. has blocked a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire

The United States exercised its veto power on Wednesday against a U.N. Security Council resolution proposing a ceasefire in Gaza, prompting criticism of the Biden administration for obstructing international efforts to end Israel’s conflict with Hamas. The resolution, introduced by ten non-permanent members of the 15-member council, called for an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in the ongoing 13-month conflict and included a separate demand … Continue reading U.S. has blocked a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire

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Air-launched long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile, manufactured by MBDA, pictured at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France.
DISPUTES

Ukraine has fired UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

On Wednesday, Ukraine launched a series of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russian territory, marking the latest instance of Western weaponry being utilized against Russian targets, following the previous day’s deployment of U.S. ATACMS missiles. These strikes were extensively covered by Russian war correspondents on Telegram and were corroborated by an official who requested anonymity. Moscow has indicated that the use of Western arms … Continue reading Ukraine has fired UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia, a day after using US ATACMS

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
DISPUTES

Kremlin dismisses the possibility of a ‘freeze’ in the Ukraine conflict

Any proposals aimed at freezing the conflict in Ukraine are deemed unacceptable by Russia, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who addressed journalists on Wednesday. Peskov’s comments came in response to a Reuters article that explored potential solutions to the ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. The report indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be willing to discuss a ceasefire with incoming US President … Continue reading Kremlin dismisses the possibility of a ‘freeze’ in the Ukraine conflict

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TOP STORIES

Trump’s new administration could bring transformative change to the U.S. and its citizens

Tara Reade is a contributor for RT, an author, a geopolitical analyst, and a former Senate aide. She recently penned an article discussing Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, stating: The outcome was too significant to manipulate. Like many, I was taken aback by the Trump administration’s substantial win in the recent election. The Republicans’ sweeping control of the House, Senate, and the White House … Continue reading Trump’s new administration could bring transformative change to the U.S. and its citizens

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DEFENCE

Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine highlights several critical aspects

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a new national nuclear doctrine that delineates the circumstances under which Moscow may deploy its nuclear capabilities. The following are the main highlights of the revised document, as detailed on the Kremlin’s official website. The state policy regarding Nuclear Deterrence is fundamentally defensive, designed to maintain a nuclear force capability sufficient for deterrence. It aims to safeguard national … Continue reading Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine highlights several critical aspects

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A serviceman of 24th Mechanized brigade named after King Danylo of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a 2s5 "Hyacinth-s" self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine.
DEFENCE

Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles

The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately 50 ATACMS missiles from the United States to date, as reported by The Times on Tuesday. The Pentagon has not disclosed any official numbers regarding this contentious weapons shipment. The British publication noted that Ukraine’s armed forces possess a substantial number of HIMARS and MLRS systems capable of launching these long-range missiles, with the first units … Continue reading Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles

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Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin.
DISPUTES

Putin’s intelligence chief warns West against direct military confrontation with Russia

President Vladimir Putin‘s intelligence chief cautioned the West on Wednesday about the potential for catastrophic outcomes if the United States and its European partners escalate military tensions with Russia regarding Ukraine. Moscow has condemned Washington’s decision to allow Ukraine to utilize U.S. missiles for strikes within Russian territory, and on Tuesday, Putin signaled a lower threshold for nuclear engagement in response to a wider array … Continue reading Putin’s intelligence chief warns West against direct military confrontation with Russia

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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting
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Putin is willing to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine with Trump but rules out territorial concessions

Vladimir Putin is willing to engage in discussions regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine with Donald Trump, but he firmly rejects any significant territorial concessions and demands that Kyiv relinquish its aspirations to join NATO, according to five sources familiar with Kremlin perspectives, as reported by Reuters. As President-elect Trump prepares to return to the White House, he aims to swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict during … Continue reading Putin is willing to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine with Trump but rules out territorial concessions

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The C-Lion1 submarine telecommunications cable is being laid to the bottom of the Baltic Sea by cable ship Ile de Brehat on the shore of Helsinki, Finland.
DISPUTES

European nations condemn Russian hybrid assaults, initiating investigations into cable cut incidents

European governments on Tuesday accused Russia of intensifying hybrid attacks against Ukraine’s Western allies, as Baltic nations began investigating the potential sabotage of two fibre-optic telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea. While European officials have not explicitly blamed Russia for the cable damage, countries such as Germany and Poland suggested that it was likely a deliberate act. In response, Lithuania’s armed forces increased their surveillance … Continue reading European nations condemn Russian hybrid assaults, initiating investigations into cable cut incidents

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