North America
Europe
OPINION: Myth That Has Lasted Too Long
Who protects whom: Europe, America, and the lessons of war from Ukraine
May 10, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Unprecedented Wartime Decree: Kyiv Permits Moscow’s Victory Day Parade
Ukraine’s temporary Red Square no-strike order turns Russia’s Victory Day parade into a symbol of Kyiv’s restraint and leverage.
May 9, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine, Russia Agree on 1,000 POW Exchange and Ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners and a temporary ceasefire.
May 8, 2026
Ukraine
Rubio Says US Weighing Global Commitments, Urges Action on Iran Nuclear Threat
Rubio said US resources must be balanced globally, while warning Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and admitting Ukraine peace efforts remain stalled.
May 8, 2026
US
US Sanctions Cuban Military Corporation
The US imposed sanctions on a major Cuban military conglomerate and foreign partners, intensifying economic pressure on Havana.
May 7, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Says Talks Unlikely Without Ukraine Leaving Donbas
Kyiv has consistently ruled out withdrawing from Donbas, rejecting Russia’s demand as a precondition for renewed negotiations.
May 7, 2026
US
UAE Ships Oil Through Strait of Hormuz Without Location Trackers
The move highlights fragile diplomacy and rising tensions around key oil routes as Washington navigates between negotiations and military pressure on Tehran.
May 7, 2026
US
Trump Issued Iran An Ultimatum to Accept Deal
Donald Trump has warned Iran to accept a deal or face intensified US bombing, even as Washington signals progress in ongoing negotiations.
May 6, 2026
US
Trump Tells Iran to ‘Do the Smart Thing’ as Ceasefire Talks Continue
Trump has warned Iran against escalating the conflict, saying talks are ongoing despite recent attacks on US interests.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Calls Zelensky ‘Tricky Guy’ but Says He ‘Likes’ Him
US President Donald Trump said he supports a negotiated settlement in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, despite continued battlefield losses for Kyiv.
May 5, 2026
Ukraine
US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund Draws 282 Applications in First Year
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said the fund, launched under the US-Ukraine “minerals deal,” has attracted applications from more than 15 countries, with energy projects leading the list.
May 2, 2026
Ukraine
Western-Made Components Discovered in Russian Drones
Ukraine says Russian drones continue to contain newly manufactured Western components, underscoring ongoing sanctions and the need for tougher enforcement.
May 1, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Signals Sharp Increase in EU Auto Tariffs
Trump said the higher tariffs are intended to push European carmakers to shift production to the US, despite an existing trade agreement with the EU.
May 1, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Test Launches New Soyuz‑5 Rocket From Kazakhstan
The launch comes amid tighter EU sanctions on Russia and scaled‑back Victory Day celebrations as Moscow faces security pressures and possible renewed ceasefire talks.
May 1, 2026
US
Russian Deputy Minister Flees to US in First Known Case
The reported escape comes amid a widening corruption probe involving officials linked to Russia’s environmental sector.
May 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Said to Be Assisting Iran in Conflict With the US
US military chief says Washington’s efforts in the Middle East could become difficult as concerns rise amid the strengthening of relations between Russia and Iran.
April 30, 2026
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