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Russia
‘The Atmosphere Is Not Exactly Great’ – Serbian Leader Returns to EU Talks After Moscow Visit
Less than a week after the Serbian president joined Russian allies at Moscow’s military celebrations, he met with EU leadership to discuss things like imposing sanctions on Russia to join the bloc.
May 14, 2025
Russia
Macron Warns of New Sanctions, Ready for Nuclear Talks
French president says “no legal framework” exists to seize Russian assets, adds that he’s ready to start discussions on deploying French warplanes armed with nuclear weapons.
May 14, 2025
Poland
US Envoy Says Polish Troops Could Join Other Euro Forces in Western Ukraine
Discussions under way about composition of European forces that could strengthen peacekeeping troop numbers west of the Dnipro, Keith Kellogg says. Poland still rejects the idea of sending troops.
May 14, 2025
Europe
UK Wants Stronger Voice on Frozen Russian Assets
The UK wants to move €200B in frozen Russian assets held in Belgium into a fund, aiming for more control and possibly aiding Ukraine.
May 14, 2025
Europe
US Says New NATO Spending Target Won’t Just Be ‘Missiles and Tanks’
The US backs NATO’s broader 5% GDP defense spending plan, supporting Rutte’s proposal to include military and security-related costs beyond weapons.
May 13, 2025
Russia
Shoigu to Remain in Military Service to 2030
Sergey Shoigu signed a contract to remain Russia’s Security Council Secretary until 2030, despite past criticism, ICC charges, and a controversial tenure as Defense Minister.
May 13, 2025
Zelensky
Beijing Backs 30-Day Ceasefire – Zelensky
Earlier, China’s spokesperson said it “[supports] all efforts for peace” without explicitly addressing the West’s 30-day ceasefire proposal.
May 13, 2025
Kharkiv
Held in Basements, Beaten and Shocked: Kyiv Charges Men Allegedly Behind Torture Site
Ukraine charges two collaborators who allegedly operated a torture chamber for Russia in occupied Vovchansk, where civilians were beaten, electrocuted, and forced into slave labor.
May 13, 2025
Top News
Trump ‘Frustrated with Russia,’ US Envoy to NATO Says
Ambassador Matthew Whitaker says the US will judge Putin’s commitment to a long-term ceasefire by “actions, not words,” saying “If we don’t get to the table, then there won’t be an end to this war”
May 13, 2025
Ukraine
How Zelensky Outsmarted Putin: Genius Moves That Shifted the War
Putin’s surprise call for peace talks with Ukraine is likely a strategic move, not genuine diplomacy, amid rising Western pressure and shifting global dynamics – and Zelensky knows it.
May 13, 2025
Ukraine
Putin ‘Doesn’t Dare’ Meet Zelensky in Istanbul: EU’s Kallas
EU’s Kaja Kallas said she doubts Putin will attend Turkey peace talks with Zelensky, calling Russia unserious about peace.
May 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Political ‘Thinkers’ Downbeat on ‘Western Dictated’ Ceasefire Terms
The Russian view is that the world is ganging up on Moscow, which is being treated unfairly, the majority predicting the ceasefire won’t happen and many expecting things to get worse for Russia.
May 13, 2025
Trump
Trump Basks in Saudi Welcome on Business-Focused State Visit
Trump will address an investment forum in Riyadh and later in the week head to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, fellow oil-rich Arab monarchies with long ties to the United States.
May 13, 2025
Trump
Trump Heads to the Gulf Eyeing Deals Amid Diplomatic Offensive
The trip marks the US president’s first major visit abroad of his second term, with the White House saying he looked forward to a “historic return” to the region.
May 13, 2025
Ukraine
Call Putin’s Bluff With ‘Serious Sanctions,’ Ex-Ambassador Advises
Former US Envoy to Ukraine tells Kyiv Post Russia’s oil and banking sectors are vulnerable targets as the US aims to end the war by demanding a 30-day ceasefire, and punishing Moscow if it resists.
May 13, 2025
EU
Ukraine, EU Defense Industries Ink Memorandum in Brussels
“We see strong interest from European companies and associations in the Ukrainian defense industry, and this interest is mutual. We aim to develop partnerships that benefit both sides,” Kyiv says.
May 13, 2025
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