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DIPLOMACY

Erdogan has suggested a prime location for talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed that his nation would serve as the optimal venue for new discussions aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. This remark was made during a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Tuesday, who was notably absent from the prominent Russian-US talks occurring simultaneously in Saudi Arabia. “Our country is well-suited to host potential negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and … Continue reading Erdogan has suggested a prime location for talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict

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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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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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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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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump via a phone line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv.
TOP STORIES

Ukraine peace negotiations represent a pivotal moment for Europe

Since the conclusion of World War Two, Europe has relied on the United States as a protective ally against Russia. However, the current geopolitical landscape presents challenges with strong leaders in both Washington and Moscow—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Europe’s ability to navigate this dual pressure will hinge on its financial resources, resolve, and political cohesion. The pivotal question for select … Continue reading Ukraine peace negotiations represent a pivotal moment for Europe

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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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DIPLOMACY

Trump indicates a potential meeting with Putin regarding Ukraine could occur ‘very soon’

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he anticipates a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future to address the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. In remarks to the press, Trump emphasized his commitment to pursuing peace and expressed his belief that both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are inclined to end the hostilities. His statements coincide with … Continue reading Trump indicates a potential meeting with Putin regarding Ukraine could occur ‘very soon’

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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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United States Vice President JD Vance, second right, and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, third right, meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, third left, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich.
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US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return

Ukrainian officials were advised against signing an agreement with the United States regarding rare earth minerals, as the document primarily served US interests without providing specific security guarantees, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. This information was shared by one current and one former senior official familiar with the discussions. The proposal suggested that the US could utilize Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as a form of … Continue reading US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appears at a joint press conference
DIPLOMACY

Ukraine excluded from Russia-US discussions, according to Zelensky

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has stated that Ukraine was not included in the upcoming discussions between delegations from Washington and Moscow, which are set to occur in Saudi Arabia in the near future. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump engaged in a phone conversation, marking their first direct communication since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Following … Continue reading Ukraine excluded from Russia-US discussions, according to Zelensky

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